Tobang

One of the best Korean BBQ spots I’ve been to! The kalbi was super tender, and every cut of meat was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Side dishes were fresh and varied, and the prices for drinks were surprisingly low. The tofu soup and bean paste soup were also really tasty and comforting. Highly recommend – I’ll definitely be back!

LOVED my experience here! we reserved a table for 6 on a Thursday night and we were seated promptly. We ordered 2 specials and it was more than enough for us. the service was fast and the food was DELICIOUS. the portions were hefty and the sides were tasty too. I truly loved my meal there and will be back.

A popular Korean BBQ restaurant that has been around for many years in the Koreatown of Santa Clara. They have four sets of menu for 2-4 people. The waitress would ask you to pick out the meats as soon as you enter the door before you sit down at the table. Our waitress recommended brisket, pork belly, bulgogi (sliced beef), and galbi (beef short ribs), as well as the steamed egg for the kids. We also added a spicy BBQ chicken. The brisket and pork belly were a bit dry but still pretty tasty; the bulgogi tasted a bit too sweet; the galbi and the spicy BBQ chicken were the best. You can dip the meats in four different kinds of sauces (fermented bean sauce, soy sauce, spicy sauce, and sesame oil). Their side dishes were all very good. The set also cane with a seafood pancake and kimchi fried rice or plain rice. There was a lot of food for the set. We barely finished everything. Service was very efficient.

Tobang is *good* but it's somewhat odd in that only select meats can be grilled at the table. Those meats are the bricket, beef belly and pork belly. Every other meet -- e.g. kalbi, bulgogi -- come pre-cooked. They are delicious, though, so no issues. Finally, go ahead and order the Special meal packages, which are cheaper and generous portioned.

Unpretentious Korean BBQ restaurant in a strip mall. Prepare for lots of food quickly brought out to your table piping hot. Four options: one meat, two,three or four! All come with banchan, seafood pancake and rice. Tender flavorful bulgogi! Friendly attentive service and banchan refill.

Tobang is a nice and tasty Korean BBQ place with a relaxed vibe. They offer set menus from $50 (with one meat choice) to $110 (with four meat choices). You get unlimited sides, and the kimchi is really crunchy and flavorful. The meat portions are big, and the service is friendly and welcoming. It’s good value for the money!

Really good bang for your buck. Lots of food. The korean side dishes are pretty decent. Staff is fast and attentive. There dinner sets r really good deal (seafood pancake, soup, rice, lettuce wraps, and corn cheese) This place is affordable. There are no prime cuts which is to their favor. Imagine going to Mcdonalds/in n out vs going to 5 guys/shake shack. This place is in n out in the korean bbq.

When you first walk in, you order right away by choosing the set menu you would like to order from. We got the Set A menu, which has a choice of 2 meats, 1 seafood pancake, choice of kimchi fried rice or steamed rice, lettuce wraps, and side dishes. We also ordered an add on of beef soft tofu soup. For the two meats, we got the brisket and beef belly. Both meats were really good! It was soft and tender once cooked. Seafood pancake was airy and crispy. For the beef tofu soup, we got mild and it was the perfect amount of mild spice. I loved the soup! Servers here were very friendly and they brought out the food items really quickly. A+ service!

One of the best spots for NON-AYCE KBBQ! If you're looking for KBBQ but don't want to feel overly stuffed from AYCE, then ToBang is the place. The menu has 4 different sets (A, B, C, D) to choose from which comes with a select number of meats, choice of seafood pancake, kimchi fried rice, etc, and you can add on an extra $9 if you want additional dishes. For a group of 5, our server recommended Special C which came with 4 meats. The meats were all tender and delicious. Seafood pancake was a little bit smaller than I had anticipated. We also got a side of steamed egg too. This was enough food for us because the staff kept serving us banchan throughout our meal to the point where we were politely declining the extra dishes. I loved ToBang and all of the staff were so nice and caring to us. Highly recommend! But beware the parking can be limited during busy hours.

ToBang has been around for a while, and like many people, it's one of our go-to KBBQ spots in the area. It's not AYCE, but the meat quality is always solid. I'll admit, I didn't really understand the hype at first many years ago, but after trying other places nearby, I totally get it now. It's a no-frills, quick-in, quick-out kind of spot. They're super efficient -- there's almost always a line, but they keep things moving without it feeling rushed. You order by set type depending on the number of people, which makes it easy. The seafood pancake is delicious, and for meat, the brisket is our go-to which never disappoints. I love that they often give out little extras like corn cheese or mini tteokbokki alongside the banchan! There's always a wait on weekends, so make sure you go early enough so you don't have to wait too long.

Super fast service! You get alot of meat and food for the price. There's not any smoke coming out of the grill either so you don't leave smelling like meat. The only downside is that if you go on the weekends the parking is BADDD. We looped around for 15+ minutes and there was no parking we took a risk and just parked in a "tow" zone lol. The meat is good quality, nice and fatty. The side dishes that comes with your meal is also very good.

This place is really good! Great service and fast, but it's not the kind of spot where you'd want to graze and linger since they get pretty packed. It's not unlimited, but the quality is solid, and the sides are great. It's a smaller place and can get pretty loud, but overall, I really like it!

This has always been our go-to KBBQ spot! On this latest visit, I especially appreciated the great customer service, speed of service, and quality of all the dishes! They revamped their menu sets to be more straightforward for first-timers, and I appreciate how they take your order before you sit down to ensure they keep things moving quickly. There is never a very long wait time, again due to how efficient they are with running the restaurant. Some of my favorite staples here are the spicy BBQ chicken (not too spicy for my weak self and packed full of flavor,) bulgogi, seafood pancake, and tofu soup. The portions are on the bigger side in my opinion, so if you're on the fence about getting that extra meat dish, I'd go without it and just order more if you still feel hungry. All in all a solid Bay Area KBBQ institution!

I like coming here for their special menu sets. We normally come on a weekend night and they take our order at the entrance after we tell them how many people. You need to be ready with your order. If not, I recommend you read the menu outside the window before going in. They do always try to upsell you though. It is a rushed experience though. You may be sitting right next to another party but they have plexiglass divider. We normally get Special B with 3 meats (bulgogi, spicy pork and brisket) but every time we get pressured to get Special C with 4 meats but we decline. The special comes with seafood pancake, assorted banchan including lettuce, daikon and rice paper for wraps. They will refill these banchan. Usually there's corn cheese and sometimes tteokbokki included. You get a choice of Kimchi fried rice or steamed rice. We usually get the kimchi fried rice and add on a steamed rice for extra. We also add on a mixed tofu stew for $8. The brisket is cooked at the table while the bulgogi and spicy pork come cooked on a hot sizzling plate. Not the highest quality, but good bang for your buck and we're always left feeling full with leftovers.

Tobang is a staple and has been around a long time in the area. They asked if had a reservation which we did not for 4 people on Saturday at 6:30. They were about half busy with about total 8 long tables that are split into 2 sides to maximize number of parties. From the get go the old ladies are pushy at selling the combo set and all the add ons. This was a big turn off, kind of like old sleazy car salesman selling you a new ride. I did like that they kept coming back asking if wanted more banchan. As far as the meat, it is very average quality. We ended up getting combo C for $126 and chose 2 brisket, pork belly and spicy pork that came cooked from kitchen. Plenty of parking in the plaza. Would I come back, maybe in a group or just spend a little more and go to 10 Butchers.

Rating: 3.5/5 Dined here for the first time for dinner on a Monday night around 6:30pm and got seated right away. Everything was super fast paced even though it wasn't busy and the employee who welcomed us in spoke way too fast that it was at times a bit hard to understand what she was saying. We also felt rushed while looking through the menu and deciding which special menu set to choose from. The employee basically chose for us before we could even thoroughly discuss with one another. We ended up doing Special C for $125.99. Once the menu was chosen, we were then moved to another table and as soon as we sat down everything started coming out so fast and thrown on the grill. Special C includes 1 seafood pancake which was soggy and bland, an array of side dishes which are refillable which is a plus. The only side dishes that were worth refilling was the potatoes and fish cakes. Everything else was so-so, but can't complain since it comes with the meal. Special C also includes your choice of 4 meats so we chose brisket, kalbi, and doubled up on pork belly. The kalbi is an additional +$9 and is already cooked. It comes out on a sizzling hot plate on top of a bed of onions. The pork belly is thin cut slices and was fast to cook on the grill along with the brisket. However, I do prefer thicker slices of pork belly. The pork cuts here are more like thin cuts of bacon. The kimchi fried rice was recommended to us but it was just ok and nothing memorable. I ended up ordering a bowl of white rice mid-meal. Overall, this place is a decent place if you're looking for a fast paced inexpensive Korean BBQ pick me up especially with a group. For three of us, Special C was more than enough--we even had leftovers to take home. Overall although this place was decent and inexpensive, I'd still choose an AYCE KBBQ spot with better quality of meats over this one and not have to worry about being rushed.

The restaurant is located in a strip mall with several other Korean restaurants but it seems like they were the only one that had a line of people waiting outside. Parking was difficult and we ended up parking across the street. We made reservation for 3 on a Saturday night and they were very accommodating when we called to let them know that we will be a little late. Once we were there, we ordered our food before being seated. They strongly suggest getting the combos and have the cooked meat as it would be faster. We were hungry so agreed to it. We got the ($92.99) 3 meat combo with Bulgogi, Kalbi and spicy Dwaeji galbi jjim ($9 extra) and steam egg for $4. We were seated shortly after we ordered and all the banchan was already on the table. I really like the potatoes and fish cake. The pickled radish was too sour for me. Kalbi - Good flavor and the meat was tender. It came on a hot plate but the plate was barely warm and the onions were not even cooked. Bulgogi - Again it came on a lukewarm hot plate with mostly raw onions and the meat was overcooked and dry. We asked the staff about it but she only apologized about it. Dwaeji galbi jjim - This dish came nice and hot. It has good flavor but the pork ribs were again, dry and overcooked. The seafood pancake was crispy and delicious but we only got 4 pieces when it said on the menu 6-7 pieces. Overall, it was a disappointing experience. IF I do come back in the future, I would definitely order raw meat and cook it myself so I can control the doneness of the meat.

We ordered the set (not an AYCE place). Just a heads up, sides like steamed egg are extra. The pancake was nicely crispy, and the meats were good overall. The brisket was my favorite. Service is attentive: the ladies come around to help grill and cut the meat, which is really appreciated. They work hard, especially since it gets busy. The space is a bit small in the waiting area, but once seated it feels pretty spacious for dining. Overall, nothing particularly memorable. Good meal, but there are other KBBQ spots I prefer and frequent more often.

Finally got to try this place as it was recommended by a coworker. This place is not AYCE, so you order either a set combo or ala cart. We went for the recommended set which was 3 choice of meet, soup and xtra small seafood pancake. They do come with all you can eat side dishes which probably was a plus. We chose the galbi, which is cooked in the kitchen, beef roll and pork belly which is really thinly sliced is what u cook at your table. Probably thinly slice so it wood cook faster. Over all food was ok. I felt we were rush to get done as place not so big and they want to get you in and out right away to get new people in. Probably why some meat they cook in kitchen for you and the thin meat cook at table side cooked fast. Probably won't be back.

Went here yesterday/Saturday around 11:50am and we were the first people to be seated (opens at 11:30am on Saturday and Sunday) by a very friendly, welcoming person. We ordered the kalbi and brisket. The kalbi came to the table cooked, seasoned to perfection and grilled tender with just enough lil charred bits. We grilled the brisket ourselves and added the cooked meat to our kalbi plate to avoid burning it. The side dishes were great. The chap chae/clear noodle dish was very tasty with just enough oil and fresh veggies. We also enjoyed the sweet potato side dish. The cabbage kimchi was at peak fermentation. The sahm/lettuce wraps were fresh and they also provide sticky rice wrappers and radish wraps. Lovely to have three choices. The rice wraps were a bit hard to pull apart, though, so a bit congealed. You can choose friend or steamed rice and if you choose fried, it will be kimchi friend rice. I prefer a crispier fried rice, but it was seasoned well. They generously gave us both, though. That is, they included one bowl of white rice in the house. They also gave us bonus ttukboki/spicy rice logs and seafood pancake. We ate heartily and happily and the side dishes and water jug were quickly refilled by the attentive waitstaff. We had a lovely lunch and I will and have gone back to this restaurant. There are places with better quality meats, but ToBang keeps it affordable and down home.

Wow. Just super impressive service and quality of food. The owner is amazingly organized and provides a lot of care to all customers. Price is also very reasonable, since meat quality is FRESH and tender. Food comes out almost as soon as you sit, so if youre hungry this is almost like a fast food speed bbq but with premium ingredients. Restaurant is really well taken care of and the ambiance is always lively and busy. We always love coming here to eat some authentic KBBQ!!

My friends have been raving about this place forever and I definitely see the hype. Came on a weekend night and we waited around 20 minutes for a table of 4 which was not bad at all. Because of the wait, the staff even gave us an extra steamed egg dish. - Complimentary Banchan - I was actually so happy with all the different banchans they had which must have been over 8+ types. My favorite was definitely the sweetened potato. I also really appreciate that they had so many different types of meat wrappers including radish, rice skins, and lettuce. Although all the banchans were pretty ordinary tasting, it was great to have this wide variety. - Special C (Brisket, Pork Jawl, Bulgolgi, Pork Belly) - I haven't been to a non-ayce KBBQ in awhile and was blown away by the quality of the meats. I was actually such a fan of the brisket as well as both of the porks especiallty the pork belly when it was crispy to a perfection. I thought the meat retained so much flavor with the fat really well incorporated into it. Paired with some kimchi and radish wrappers, I am a happy camper. Also, I loved how many different sauces they gave to try. We could skip the bulgolgi next time. - Seafood Tofu Soup - Honestly this was pretty solid especially given the fact that they are not known for their tofu soup. I really appreciate how much seafood they had in there. Overall, I was very happy about the experience. At first I was a bit worried that there wouldn't be enough to eat for 4 people but it was actually an overwhelming amount of food. In addition, the staff was actually so kind as they constantly checked on us to make sure we had enough banchans as well as making sure our meats were cooked very well. I would definitely recommend To Bang when in the area!

Even you make a reservation. There was no table for you. You still need to wait and join the waitlist

The best a la cart kbbq! The price was super affordable and you get a lot than what you expect. They have I believe three different sets where you can choose a couple of meat types depending on the set type. We saw small side dishes like cheese corn, teokbokki, etc, however the staff said those were banchans so they were basically on the house (bless their souls because it was GOOD especially the teokbokki) so we got the steam egg instead. All their banchans were delicious, our favorite being the teokbokki and the candy potatoes. The meat quality was there and paired with their sauces were too good. This is a place where we will definitely come back to! I would suggest making reservations or going early because it seems to get packed quick! Luckily we were seated before the rush came in.

LOVED my experience here! we reserved a table for 6 on a Thursday night and we were seated promptly. We ordered 2 specials and it was more than enough for us. the service was fast and the food was DELICIOUS. the portions were hefty and the sides were tasty too. I truly loved my meal there and will be back.

ToBang is a KBBQ Restaurant that has grills for cooking or if you desire, they'll cook in the back kitchen for you. They have four set menus to choose from and you order before shown to your table. The Banchan, dipping sauces, cheese corn, lettuce, and rice wrap are preset at your table and meats, soups, seafood pancake and rice (Kimchee or white) are delivered shortly after. Service is quick and polite although I'd prefer to put my own meat on the grill rather than have the staff plop it on the grill at a much expedited pace. I'm ok when they put half of the raw meat on the grill in the beginning but after the first half is grilled and we're eating, I don't want the staff to put the remaining meat on.... Too much of a rush as the grill is hot and it'll grill quickly. I can see this tactic used on a busy evening to speed diners but not during a quiet midday lunch. Also there's plenty of room to spread out diners for privacy during lunch, thus I don't see why they sit diners near each other when there are plenty of empty grill tables. As for food, The seafood pancake is a bit small but is nice and crispy while the meat platters are fit for two people. Banchan and water is refilled without any problems. Note: Suggest washing the lettuce a little more. Overall, large strip mall parking lot. Service is quick, staff is polite and helpful. Decent KBBQ (spicy pork is spot on, brisket was good for two), although a bit pricey. Good quality exhaust fans in the grill that'll keep you relatively odorless. Felt a bit rushed during a quiet Saturday lunch.

Shout out to my Little for treating me out for lunch. Since we were in the area, me have a great love for KBBQ, & ToBang being on my radar for so long... this was the opportunity to truly test out the hype. The initial feels I get during our arrival was a bit overwhelming. Prior to being able to be seated, the restaurant expects you to place your order first. Meals are broken into 4 pre-set options and there is an A La Carte menu as well. My advice, familiarize yourself with the menu prior to coming if you are a newbie. Our party of 2 opted for the Special-A combo. This meal allows you to pick 2 meats from the provided list, a seafood pancake, and your choice of either kimchi fried rice or steamed rice. All meals come accompanied with banchan. Out choices: Brisket Kalbi Short Ribs [+ additional $8 for this option] Kimchi Fried Rice Seafood Pancake [no substitute available for this] 9 different banchan + lettuce wraps Cheesy Corn The brisket was just average. This wasn't bad but it wasn't anything special. The Kalbi was great. Flavors were good, meats were cooked well, portion was a little skimp factoring in the fatty parts, the heavy layer of onions at the bottom & the additional charge required for this pick. The cheesy corn was okay but bland beyond the cheese aspect. The seafood pancake and kimchi fried rice was overly oily for my tastebuds. Banchan was one of the highlights of the meal. I loved the large variety of mini dishes provided & these paired greatly with our meats. 3 star rating from the food, 1 added star because these Korean aunties were nice. While they weren't exactly attentive, they were kind whenever we needed some assistance. This isn't my fave spot of Korean food but I wouldn't pass up the opportunity to come back.

Love coming back to Tobang. The ladies are always so nice there, and it's great to be able to take home leftovers. We tried calling ahead on a Saturday at 7:30pm for 4. There was a line, but they clear tables so fast, we were seated within 15-20 minutes. Since we had 4 people, we had to order choice C at 126$ base price. We also got kimchi fried rice and seafood pancake. The kalbi and bulgogi were our favorites, and the banchan is always good. All in, including tip, we paid 167$ for 4 people and took home leftovers!

Great service. Drove 40 min to have lunch here. Good sides and foods. The place is clean and they give freebies

I had to leave a 5 star review for this local Kbbq favorite; my family had such a good experience here recently. The restaurant has a fancy new layout with large-party size tables on either side and a spacious aisle going down the center making it easier for staff to push food carts to each of the tables. For 9 people they recommended ordering 2 combo C orders each coming with 4 meat options, seafood pancake, white or kimchi fried rice, chap chae glass noodles, corn cheese and plenty of side dishes! It was a lot of food but we managed to finish most of it with a little bit of leftovers to take home. They were very generous with the side dishes and frequently came by to refill the sides without us ever having to ask. The staff came to start us off by cooking the meats and left us alone as we started eating. We started cooking the next meat option and they came by to check out how we were doing. I didn't feel rushed like others had mentioned but they were there to make sure everything was coming along okay. Fun place to take large groups and I would definitely come back again. #25-06-08

Reviewing after my second visit- both have been on weekends. The place always has people there, and I appreciate how attentive the staff are! As far as ambiance goes, it feels very much like a busy family gem restaurant. The place doesn't look as "all the thrills", but it makes up for that in the portions of meats that you do get and all the great banchan you get! I never leave hungry and the owner, Kim, is absolutely lovely and very friendly. Could not recommend enough to the folks that just want a chill, Korean BBQ experience! The yakult at the end of the meal is also a great additional customer service touch. (It also helps that you can leave with some of your leftovers, that's quite the bonus!!) I'll be back, for sure.

From the moment we sat down, the staff rushed us and basically forced us into the 4-person dining set, even though we clearly said we wanted to order à la carte. They wouldn't even let us do the 3-person dinner plus a few dishes because one person in our group doesn't even eat much meat. What kind of restaurant refuses to let customers order what they want? The food itself was just as bad as the service. Some of the meat couldn't even be cooked on the grill at the table--it had to be taken back to the kitchen--and when the BBQ beef bulgogi finally came out, it was bone-dry and completely overcooked. The service was beyond rude. They asked if we wanted a refill on side dishes, and when we said yes, the server told us to "finish what we had first." There was barely a bite left! Why even bother offering a refill if you're going to scold customers for accepting it? Before we were even halfway through our meal, they slammed the bill on our table. Then the biggest insult: they forced an 18% tip even though there was no mention of this anywhere on the menu. We had decided on 15% (which was generous considering how awful everything was), but instead we were strong-armed into paying more for service that was pushy, dismissive, and flat-out terrible. This place is all about rushing people in and out, upselling, and squeezing extra money out of customers, not about food or hospitality. Absolute waste of time and money. Never again.

My family and I went to ToBang for a late Father's Day meal, and we were extremely disappointed in how we were treated. We had a reservation for eight people, but only 7 showed up including a toddler). When we arrived and asked about our reservation, the staff sharply told us to wait without any acknowledgment or courtesy. It set the tone for what would be an underwhelming experience. The restaurant wasn't busy at all. There were plenty of open tables, which was surprising since this place used to have lines out the door. Even so, the staff seemed rushed and inattentive. We asked for Set C but were told it was only for four people. They insisted we combine Set A and C or A and B. It felt unnecessarily rigid, but we went along with it. When our meat was grilling and started to overcook, I politely asked for an extra plate to move it off the grill. They told us to use the same greasy plate that had our seafood pancake on it. Really? You can't spare a clean plate? No one offered to refill our banchan, of course. And at the end of the meal, instead of preparing the kimchi fried rice tableside with the leftover meat like they used to, they just brought out a small premade plate. When I went to pay, the cashier asked what tip I wanted to leave. 16 or 18 percent. I said I wanted to do a custom tip, and they reminded me that the minimum was 16 or 18 percent, which created an uncomfortable situation for no reason. My group had fully intended to tip over 18 percent, but we just wanted to enter a flat number so it'd be easier to split among ourselves. That interaction honestly made me not want to tip at all. As for the food, it's just okay. Nothing to write home about. With all the Korean barbecue options out there, there's really no reason to choose this one in particular. Very mid. ToBang used to be a solid go-to, but I won't be coming back unless it's a last resort.

5/5 hands down. The best sides, ambiance, service and meat. Typical price and only 2 options of meat but we were recommended some by the owner and we couldn't have been happier. They're super friendly and love making sure you are taken care of. It's also baby friendly! Can't wait to come back when we crave! I didn't get to take a full picture because we were so hungry but highly recommended.

Hands down one of the better Korean BBQ experiences I've had! We got the Special-B menu with brisket, pork belly, and spicy BBQ pork ribs for our choice of 3 meats and it was filling for a group of 3 people. The brisket was top-tier - really high quality, tender, and flavorful with just the right amount of marbling. The pork belly was sliced perfectly thin, which allowed it to crisp up beautifully on the grill. It was so good, I completely forgot to take a picture before diving in! Same thing happened with the spicy BBQ pork ribs, the seasoning was just right and not overly sweet. The banchan dishes were above average, love how the waiters came around with refill carts. A standout for me was the seafood pancake--crispy around the edges with a soft, savory center. It paired perfectly with the tangy red dipping sauce. We also got the tteokbokki and corn cheese to go along with our meat. The service was 100/10, very efficient with how often they were checking in on us to refresh sides and clearing up dishes even though it was a busy Friday evening, which made the experience smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend for anyone looking for high-quality Korean BBQ with great food and even better service! Also a bonus were the plastic dividers in between tables/groups, made it seem more private! Cannot wait to come back again and try out other options on the menu :)

My heart is so warm from the service & experience my husband and I had at ToBang today. I was having a terrible day at work earlier where everything was going wrong. My husband told me to choose somewhere to go for dinner to cheer me up, and my immediate craving was spicy pork ribs, corn cheese, and banchan. Immediately I began to look for places near me that could accommodate these specific cravings and remembered that a good friend recommended ToBang. To our surprise, this place is 3 mins away from our home and suddenly we were on our way! When we arrived around 8 pm on a Wednesday night, there was barely anyone there. One thing I was also looking for tonight was a casual place that didn't appear to be overwhelming like other KBBQ restaurants, especially after the work stress from earlier. This place was not loud at all and the atmosphere was very calm. One thing I really want to highlight is the service that my husband and I received. The waitress could tell that it was our first time there and she gave us suggestions for what to choose. We ordered Special A which came with 2 meats, kimchi fried rice, a seafood pancake, and various sides dishes. After we ordered, the waitress came by and gave us tteokbokki on the house! We ordered brisket as one of our meats and honestly we probably could've been satisfied with just one meat because they gave us SO much. The banchan was amazing and flavorful. I loved that both the waitresses were attentive and kept coming back to refill our banchan up until we paid to leave. This was also my first time eating KBBQ that was NOT AYCE. You guys.... My life has changed. What do you mean I can eat all this food and still take the rest of my leftovers home?! I felt like a queen being able to pack up my box of leftovers and still feeling like I had a fulfilling meal. Then, when I thought things couldn't get any better, our waitress gave us 2 probiotics drinks to go AND offered us extra kimchi fried rice to go, already packed in a to go container, on the house! ToBang turned my not so good day into an awesome one. My husband and I will definitely be returning!

Came in on a Friday night, had made Yelp reservation but didn't need. (Although shortly after we got seated they got super-busy). Brightly lit, no music, just customer noise. Staff is constantly hustling around, really quickly. Made me feel a little rushed with their movement, but if you are engaged with your group, you'll be fine. You order from the waiting area where you come in, before you get seated. Ordered the Special C for $125.99, 4 meats, 1 seafood pancake, got regular white rice. Had 1 meat raw (beef brisket) and staff helped to cook briefly but better you keep an eye on it too! Other meats, all pre-cooked: bbq chicken, bbq pork, kalbi. Seems we also got 1 corn cheese on the grill too. Had 4 people with us, the younger one was pretty hungry and the amount of food was just a little more than we could finish. Had 1 round of sides refilled. Staff was kind and pleasant in helping us. Overall felt very good value for money. Meats cooked well from kitchen, all sides nice, just a really enjoyable meal. Will be back!

Terrible service, rude and noise. We got reservations but if you stand outside and not come to the inside they will skip you. Food was just okay. Other place have better Korean food this is not the only place. Not coming back

We came in, got or order in right away and were seated within 5 min. So for efficiency I got to give them a point for that. The ambiance is nice. It's definitely meant for get togethers for sure. The food is a whole different topic. - the side dishes are good But the main entrees were horrible. The food is dry. The meat was cooked from frozen which made the meat super dry when cooked right away without thawing it. The spicy pork ribs were super dry. When we told this to the staff, we got all sorts of explanation saying thats how it is.... No it is not. I had korean spicy ribs at other places and it was amazing. This is not. I was not happy at all after that encounter and left right away. Won't be coming back.

This time around, ate a pretty late meal around 3PM. Staff was friendly, and they were not busy. Two of us ordered the Special-A. We got the Bulgogi and the Brisket. I asked for more corn cheese...and ended up charging me for a small cup for $4. Sides were still good, like usual. Which is why I like coming to Tobang. Bulgogi was a HUGE miss. Dry. I let the staff know but they didn't seem to care. Overall, ok korean spot. Can definitely be hit or miss for quality and service.

Awesome KBBQ spot with great food and service. We got the combo A for 2 people which came with 2 meat choices. We got the beef belly and spicy pork ribs, and we got the kimchee fried rice. We really loved the quality of meat and variety of side dishes, sauces, and banchan, and the seafood pancake was delicious. Overall it was a huge amount of food and for $63 it was a pretty great deal. The women who work there are really friendly and attentive as well, so if you're craving KBBQ I'd highly recommend! I know I'll be back.

A pretty great place for Korean bbq. We paid around $119 for four meat options which included appetizers, rice, seafood pancakes, and we were even given probiotic drinks at the end of our meal. They provide plenty of meat and my party of four would've been satisfied with three. The meat is also good quality. The chicken that they serve to you cooked is also very well marinated and tasty. The service was incredible, the staff were extremely friendly and extremely accommodating.

Service was good. The ajumeoni was really nice and attentive. Got Special C. My favorite part was the beef tofu soup, seafood pancake, kimchi banchan, and beef belly(in ssam with ssamjang+kimchi) Choices chosen were beef belly, brisket, bulgogi, and small intestines, kimchi fried rice, and added beef tofu soup. I didn't realize it also came with cheese corn and steamed egg pot, so it was a pleasant surprise. Only thing I actually didn't like was the bulgogi. It was bland and not marinated. Shop was kind of small, but casual and comfortable.

You get in check in and pre order what you want. They have it all set up for you so right when you sit your ready to cook and eat. They check on you often and cook the food for you too. The price is good, quality of meat decent. They have tasty and good banchan. The steamed egg was one of the best ones we've had soo fluffy. They have a lot of options for ramen soup. The seafood pancake was just ok for me. But the soup was good and hit the spot.

I feel like this place is a 3.5... I have very mixed feelings about this place since the food came out fast and everything was very efficient but ultimately rated this as a 3 since I could not justify a 4. While there, the hostress immediately told to order up front and even told us what to order. We felt rushed even though there was no one behind us. There are specials but they basically tell you what to order based on the number of people in your party and they tell you how much to tip if you have a group of 5 or more. It was not someplace where we felt like we have agency to choose what to eat. The good: Once seated, banchan is all set. Everything comes out immediately. The server comes out with the food and cuts the meat for us. That part is fantastic. They would refill the banchan. They will constantly walk over to check in on us and even put food onto our plate. The food was tasty and I do love their seafood pancake. The Bad: We have food that is still cooking and food that had yet to arrive. Then they came over to deliver our check and bring out the probiotic drinks... Another server saw this and stopped her from giving us our check but it was definitely a faux pas in my mind. Looking back- itwas a bit funny to us how fast we were trying to eat... We couldn't really enjoy eating and holding any sort of meaningful conversations. The food was good but overall nothing really stood out to me aside from how rushed we felt. It's been 3 months since I have been there and the fact this is memorable but for feeling rushed? I am not sure if I will pick this place unless I am really hungry and want to eat Korean BBQ quick.

Delicious & super friendly service! Got the Special-A and it was well worth! Good amounts of meat, side dishes, apps! Super cozy and homey vibes when you come in! Not super loud and they are always on top of checking up on you! Delicious & super friendly service! Got the Special-A and it was well worth! Good amounts of meat, side dishes, apps! Super cozy and homey vibes when you come in! Not super loud and they are always on top of checking up on you! Update: 5/24/25 Still amazing service! Very friendly and always a good amount of food to have you feeling content :)

Delicious and memorable KBBQ dining experience! The food here is sooo good! I like that you can choose a set and it's predetermined what comes with each set. I'm so used to going to ALL YOU CAN EAT, but I like how here it has a set menu you can just choose from. The portions were filling and I like the design of the store- lowkey reminded me of a kdrama vibes. Parking: they have a free public parking lot for customers Service: Staff were quick to serve and super attentive. They got us stuff we needed before we needed to ask them : ) I also love that they give you a probiotic little drink after the meal, it helps the tastebud taste refreshed and easily digest the food.

Disclaimer: I'm not the biggest kbbq fan so you'll want to take my review with a grain of salt. ToBang is located near a few other korean restaurants and a boba shop. The parking situation can be a bit difficult during busy times. The staff works fast, and it can come off as a tad impatient. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were bombarded with "which set do you want to order?" by a lady holding an order pad. We didn't know what to expect, as it was our first time, so she told us to look at the menus on the wall and that she'd be back for us. It was a bit in your face since we had zero context of how this place worked. She ended up being friendly but the initial reaction threw me off. We ended up ordering the set that allowed for 3 meats. The short ribs were fantastic, but I felt like the rest of the meats were pretty average, nothing really stood out. We ordered a galbijjim as well but didn't read the description thoroughly because it was pork ribs and not beef - unfortunately I was not a fan. The kimchi fried rice was great, as were the banchans. Their service was quick and they were happy to refill some of our banchans throughout our meal. ToBang wouldn't be my first choice for kbbq in the future, but it was convenient that some of the sides/meats came in tin containers so we could take them home without moving them into a to go container.

MUST COME KBBQ! Especially perfect for smaller parties. Came with my girlfriend for Valentine's at 4pm when it opened for dinner on Friday. We got the special that was for 2 people. You order right at the door and pick what options you want THEN are seated. We got the beef brisket and pork belly for our meat choices. The staff is a bunch of super sweet ladies that were so nice and attentive. All their specials come with so much stuff, ours coming with the seafood pancake, corn cheese, and rice (you choose what kind, we got kimchi fried rice) + free refills on all the sides, rice paper, etc. I love the variety in all the sides and how the sauces are ready for you. Everything was perfect and we had a lot of leftovers to take home. They also give you a free tiny yakult at the end. Can't wait to come again!!

It's very affordable for the amount of food but it wasn't the most pleasant experience. Everyone was polite but it was very rushed. The meat was frozen and in clumps when it was cooked, and it ended up a bit burned and dry. The banchan was really good though.

Great place for K-BBQ with friends & family. Make a reservation online and check out the wall with menu meal selections or the paper menu because you have to order your meal before you get seated so that the staff can start food prepping for you. The staff can tell you the right amount of food for each meal set. We chose two sets of meals for the 7 of us in our group which was lots of food. Some of the meats such as the kalbi (beef short ribs) are prepared and cooked by the kitchen while other meats are served raw for grilling at your table (the bulgogi, beef belly, etc. ) Lots of side dishes that are unlimited. Staff comes around with refills on any of the side dishes (kimchee, veggies, water, etc. ) They are so nice here and gave us some additional freebie side dishes and a soda and a juice. Very noisy and busy place and very reasonable prices. Friendly service. Be prepared to talk louder to hear each other talk. I would have liked some sauce of some type to dip my meats into but I used some of the sauces from some of the side dishes instead.

Came here on a Friday night at 6:00pm. Wasn't busy compared to other weekend nights around 7pm when there are people waiting outside the door. Food was good, but easily gets overcooked as the service is vigilant on helping guests grill their food but does almost all of it at once. Ordered the spicy pork, kalbi, brisket, pork belly, tofu soup, and Korean pancake. Their side dishes are very yummy. Service is fast and sometimes feels a bit rushed, but overall still a good experience.

One of my favorite kbbq places in the bay! It's not AYCE but I still love it. The banchan at this restaurant is some of my absolute favorite, the japchae, braised potato, fish cakes.. all so good! You can also make a reservation here if you have a big group, which is what I did for a birthday celebration and they had us seated pretty quickly! Only thing is your whole group needs to be there before you get seated. A favorite of mine and I'll be coming back!!

Pretty dang affordable in terms of non-AYCE KBBQ, at least compared to what I'm used to in SoCal. It was also enough to feed a group of 3 moderately hungry individuals with some food leftover to go. They currently have a Customer Appreciation Deal with a free small treat after your meal (we got Peach Yakult) and a small serving of corn cheese and tteokbokki. We came an hour or so before closing and the service is very friendly and helpful. Our group got the Special A (~$60 rounding up) which comes with: -The choice of 2 meats: we got the Bulgogi and the spicy BBQ pork rib (not super spicy but does have a subtle heat that might have been too spicy for our lily skinned friend). -Seafood pancake (sliced into 6 pieces) - good amount of shrimp and I liked the crispy edges. -Various banchan (refillable), rice paper, radish wrap, etc. -Kimchi fried rice (you can also order white rice) - a bit more gooey than what I have would liked, so I think the better call would be to get steamed rice to go along with the meats. Our meat options were already cooked when they got to our table and both are nicely seasoned without being too salty or sweet and the meat quality is decent enough for the price. It's also put on a hot surface grill so it stays warm throughout the meal and which allows for our cheese in the corn cheese to melt. We also added a mild beef soft tofu soup for $8 and got a side of rice as well. Comes out super hot and enough to share between all of us. Good number of veggies, soft tofu, and beef in the soup. At mild it had a nice flavor to it, once again may be too much for our lily skinned friend, but I enjoyed it. Solid KBBQ place if you don't want to get AYCE.

This place is very confusing at first. You pick your set menu first and then they seat you. Some items you cook yourself, some items are cooked for you already. It was super packed when we came. Super packed. We called to make reservations which is more advisable than walking in. Then we were pleasantly surprised when we got seated our food was already out on the table ready for us to eat!!!! We were so happy!!! It's a small restaurant. Nothing fancy but now we know why it's so popular! What a hidden gem!

We enjoyed it. Lovely atmosphere. Good food. Lots of variety. The staff were attentive. We would come again.

This was my first time going. We went on a Sunday night. Parking was easy and it was in an outside strip mall. We didn't have a reservation and were seated immediately. We ordered C and had 4 people. The food was so yummy. We got the brisket and bulgogi. We ordered mushroom tofu soup and the seafood pancake. We also got steamed egg. They also let you take leftovers home. It was a great experience!