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.

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 *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.

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.

5 stars is too less for this place! This is now my favorite Korean bbq joint—a special with 2 meat options here is enough for 2-3 people, with unlimited side dishes. The vibe is homely, with big parties and conversations being loud. The waitresses are also very sweet and kept checking up on us and helping us cook the meat. I’ll be returning here in the future for sure!

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!

This was a nice place to eat, with a friendly and welcoming staff. The people working here seemed sincere and not just going through the motions. They made sure I was comfortable and happy with my order. When my food arrived, I was pleased with the flavors -- everything tasted fresh and well-seasoned without being too much. It was clear they use good quality ingredients because the food didn't feel heavy or greasy. The portions were generous enough to leave me full but not stuffed. The environment was laid-back and pleasant, perfect for anyone looking for a quiet meal. I appreciate places where the team cares about both the food and the customer, and this is definitely one of those. I'll keep this spot in mind when I want a good meal with kind service.

The food here was honestly really good and came out tasting fresh with solid flavors, not too heavy but still rich enough to leave you full and happy, and the way the staff handled everything was so calm and nice that it actually made the whole visit better than I expected, you can tell they really care about how you're feeling while you're there, nothing felt rushed or fake, and the way they answered questions or checked in without hovering was just right, it kind of made the experience feel warm and thoughtful in a way that sticks with you afterward, and even though it's not the kind of place that shouts fancy or over the top, it had a chill comfort that made the whole thing just work, like you don't have to think too hard about anything because you're in good hands and getting food that just makes sense, not trying too hard but still clearly made with care.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!!

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!

This place is the perfect spot to get generous portions for a great price!! We ordered the Combo B which included 3 meat dishes, 1 seafood pancake, kimchi fried rice, side dishes, lettuce and radish wraps, and sauces. We chose raw brisket, cooked bulgogi, and cooked kalbi which was an additional $8). They also gave us an order of tteokbokki and corn cheese too, which was nice! It was such a huge variety, and all of this was for ~$90 to feed 3 with a bunch of leftovers!! Everything was pretty good, and we especially loved the kalbi!! The service is extremely attentive and efficient which was nice when it came to refills of side dishes and coming by to cook our meats, but it also did feel like we were being rushed throughout our meal. I've also heard this from a friend who recently tried this spot as well.

We came at 4:30pm right when they are open. We chose set A for two people. What I love about this place is they have good varieties of banchan with japchae and the staffs are always so happy serving us any refill of the banchan that we want. Food and meat quality is good. The vibe was chill whenever we go there. Highly recommend!

ToBang is a classic Korean bbq spot. I've been coming to here for years and I thoroughly enjoy the food. It's not an AYCE but now has changed to a combo style menu compared to their old menu. There's various combos for party size and you can choose from a selection of meat. This is a great place for friends grabbing a bit. Wait time can be long but service is quick as you order before you sit down. I love their side dishes like the seaweed and potatoes.

I decided to book a reservation here for my birthday. What a delicious meal! It was chaotic with it being busy (I'm sure it's like that always). I thought I was going to have a hard time but they made dinner run smooth and helped me cooked while I was juggling feeding two kids. Kept refilling the banchans and never missed a beat despite the crazy busy period. Staff should get praised on their hard work. I'll be back!

4.5 rounded to 5 stars. ToBang is located in a small shopping plaza with a ton of businesses. PARKING It is tough to find parking, especially in the evenings and weekends. There is some street parking, but if all else fails, there's a post office with a ton of parking. SERVICE Excellent. All staff are efficient and swift. They took our order before being seated, served the food, settled checks, and even turned around the tables for new diners--a well-oiled machine, I'd say. FOOD The food was delicious. There is a pre-fix combo you can order from. The staff helps provide which options are best for your party. We went with the serving size for three people with three proteins. We did double briskets and Galbi. The Galbi was pre-cooked and brought out in an aluminum tray. It was marinated well and tender; tasty! The briskets were good, too; not too fattty. All of the sides were delicious. The soup costs extra, but what's KBBQ without it? The soup was also good. The Kim Chi fried rice was okay but still tasty. The server brought out rice cakes free of charge. It seems like the establishment wants customers to enjoy the food and culture. Overall, it is a solid Korean BBQ restaurant that satisfies your cravings. The customer service stood out here. They make an effort to have customers return, and it shows.

Over the years, the service at this restaurant has become noticeably questionable. I honestly hesitated to write this review, but maybe it'll be helpful to others. Our family of eight has dined here frequently in the past, usually ordering four to five portions of meat. On this visit, however, the hostess insisted we order two specific combos, which totaled six portions of meat. After a prolonged exchange, the owner explained that they require larger parties to order a minimum amount of food, as they "lose money". This was news to me but apparently they've had this rule since the pandemic but I guess they ever enforced it. Regardless they aren't an all-you-can-eat establishment and if the concern is related to covering costs due to low foot traffic or staffing, it seems unfair to shift that responsibility onto customers who are simply trying to enjoy their meal within their own consumption limits. That already soured our experience and then our server kept squeezing between us to cook the meat, despite us telling her we could cook it ourselves and the obviously limited space she was trying to occupy. At one point, she even remarked that we should have ordered less raw meat because it was taking too long to cook ... she was otherwise kind and attentive, checking on us frequently and proactively replenishing our side dishes. On a positive note, they didn't rush us this time as the restaurant wasn't busy. Although we still enjoyed the food and the banchan, the changes in policies and service have significantly impacted the overall dining experience and this was probably our last visit.

3.5 stars Our family of 8 (6 adults and 2 kids) had dinner here a few days ago, it was the first time for me and hubby, a very different experience ; we were told that this is the 'LA style'. From the start, we were asked to pick the combo meals based on total number of the party at the entrance, it took some negotiations to finally settle on a four and a two person combos plus a couple orders of seafood tofu soups. They were pushing for the larger combos. Our table was ready with the banchan and bottles of water before we were seated, waitresses were running around bringing the cooked meats, cooking in batches on the grill the big pile of sliced of raw beef, later the seafood pancakes, tofu soups and etc. The banchans were good with many varieties (8+) , the Galbi and seafood pancakes were smaller in portion but OK since we had multiple orders; the tofu soup was flavorful from the mussels but no egg which was a little disappointing for me. We all ate a lot and still took home a good amount of leftovers. Kids liked the yogurt drinks at the end. Overall it's reasonably priced for the amount of food received although quality of the food was just OK. The dining experience is a bit too hectic / rushed than I would liked. We did enjoy having the new experience.

My go-to local spot for KBBQ! This place is really popular, so definitely expect a wait. The parking situation is always crowded, so sometimes you'll have to find street parking and walk over. They've changed their menu a bit, more recently. They use to do "Family Specials," but now have a more condensed menu with Specials "A" through "D." For two people, we usually get the "Special-A," which will leave you feeling full! It comes with your choice of 2 meats (out of 10 options), 1 seafood pancake, and banchan (side dishes). You can order any two types of meats, or double up, with the exception of kalbi. Personally, I like the brisket because they give lots of yummy sauces to dip the meat into! Ssamjang has been my new favorite as of late--anyone else?! You can cook the meat yourself, or occasionally a server will come by and cook the meat for you or turn it so it doesn't burn. The seafood pancake is around 8" in diameter--always yummy! You get a choice of kimchi fried rice or steamed rice, but they no longer cook the kimchi fried rice on your grill in front of you. Instead they bring a plate of it on foil that they'll put on top of the grill to heat up/keep warm. Soup is now an extra change, and instead a small tin of cheesy tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) is now included. They have a really good selection of banchan! We had fish cake, japchae, potatoes, bean sprouts, kimchi, seaweed salad, and a cucumber kimchi. They also give lettuce wrap, rice paper, and radish wraps. You can get refills on these items! Unfortunately, no more yakult at the end of the meal.

We use to enjoy going here to dine and we went here often. The food is good but the service is very pushy and rude. We are a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids :both kids under 10). We are always asked to get the meal for 4 package. Which is what we get and go home with tons of leftovers because honestly we dont eat much and when we ask for sauce for our kids, they told us the kids dont get sauce... but we must pay for the family pack for 4.. So when you go.. your kids are accounted for so they can charge you for the bigger and pricey packages but they dont count when they need to give the kids dipping sauce. My kids are school age kids and enjoys flavors in their food. I guess my kids just wont dip . Most times when we go, we have the option of % to tip and we usually choose 20%. But this pass visit, the cashier was rude and automatically wanted  16% for tip for 4 people.. they dont even know their own rule. On the paper it in front it says "5 people or more 16%-18% tip." Tip under 5 people should be optional and the costumers shoud have the option to choose the % of tip depending on the service. Tip should not be demanded based on what they want you to tip. It should be based on the quality of food and service. Be advice check your receipt before paying.

Came here as a group of 4. The food was very good and the service was amazing as they cooked our food to perfection! We got the special C and it was the perfect amount for everyone. We also ordered the tofu soup which was yummy.

ToBang is always consistent. We used to come often whenever in the area, but it's been awhile post-pandemic. I didn't think this place was as busy as it used to be because I was able to make and change a last-minute reservation on Yelp with no issues. Upon arrival for our 8 p.m. ressie, I saw that ToBang is still as popular as before. There were several parties waiting to be seated. We checked in and ordered (at ToBang, you order before getting seated). The meat and banchan are set-up and ready to go at your table when you're seated. We waited about five minutes and got seated. Service was quick and attentive. Our water jugs and banchan were refilled without us having to ask even though the restaurant was really packed. Five of us opted for the special C combo which includes your choice of four meats (extra $8 if selecting marinated kalbi), four rice, lettuce, rice paper, banchan, radish wrap and a seafood pancake. You may also add a tofu soup for $8. The marinated meats are cooked in the kitchen and brought out to you. The uncooked meats are cooked at the table. Even though we're supposed to cook the meats ourselves, the servers helped us flip the meat a few times. We ended up ordering two additional meats and were so full after. The brisket, pork belly, beef belly and kalbi are all excellent! ToBang is an awesome place for dinner but not so much for a date night as it is loud and bustling so makes it difficult to hold a regular conversation. As we were leaving, the server gave my husband a bag filled with Yakult and candies to take home. This is one of our faves in the South Bay!

I almost went to this restaurant for their gluten free options based on a review that said they have many options for a gluten free foodie. Unfortunately the person on the phone said they don't have any gluten free options, but the raw meat is gluten free but they don't have gf soy sauce or other sauces that don't have gluten. Sad. I was hoping to try it.

Wow what a wonderful restaurant. I felt so well-taken care of while I was here. The service was amazing, they made sure we never ran out of our side dishes. Short wait time. Servers were so welcoming and helpful. You order before you get seated, so the server was helping us pick. For three people, we got Special A with 2 meats, seafood pancake, rice, and a bunch of side dishes. We added the seafood tofu soup for $8. The food was delicious like you can really taste the love put into it. For our meats, we selected brisket and spicy pork (cooked) which was so flavorful and slightly spicy. Good tasty side dishes to pair with the meats. Honestly, it was a good amount of food and it was delicious. I would totally come here again.

I really enjoyed our time here! I've had baekjong but felt it's overpriced. I much prefer here. i enjoyed the banchan and the other dishes like the seafood pancake and steamed egg. We got the Special A I believe and we chose brisket and galbi rib. I feel i'm growing out of my AYCE era and it was nice to savor everything including the sides.

The staff is very pushy and tried to tell us that we had to order two expensive specials when we wanted individual entrees. Loud, rude, and unappetizing attitude. I recommend going somewhere else for a better dining experience that doesn't feel like a car dealership.

This place used to be such a draw, packed waiting area, people enjoying themselves at a rock solid KBBQ joint. But, the owners (maybe new ownership?) decided to sell out and try to rush everyone through their meals. First off, they force you to place your order at the front before you even get to sit down, and when you ask them if you can add on later, they say it will be marked up over 100% if you order later. Then, after only sitting and eating for about 30 minutes, they put to-go containers and the check on your table. I see other reviews raving about how ordering ahead helps to streamline the process, but make no mistake about it - it is all intended to rush you out so they can rotate more guests quickly. Think about the last time you were rushed to eat - did you enjoy your meal? The problem is there are so many KBBQ places in the area now. You need to make people want to come back, not the opposite.