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Korean BBQ & Tofu in Livermore

4.5 (109) 2570 Old First St, Livermore, CA 94550, United States

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Korean barbecue restaurant
Restaurant

Location on the map

Livermore, Alameda County, California, US

Phone: +1 925-454-1244
Site: http://koreanbbqca.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–2 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–2 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–2 PM
Thursday:11 AM–2 PM
Friday:11 AM–2 PM
Saturday:11 AM–2 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.5

109 Reviews for Korean BBQ & Tofu 2024:

Review №1

2023-07-15 20:24:12

Kimchis are not fresh. When I got the side dish is tiny and looks dark for kimchis. You can get fresher side dishes from supermarket. Tofu soup is ok around average, pancake tastes good. It is crispy. Also, I waited around 10-15mins for foods.

Review №2

2023-12-03 03:55:37

So glad we finally found a yummy Korean spot near us!! Very tasty, affordable, friendly and family owned, and quaint atmosphere. Will definitely be back!!

Review №3

2023-01-26 19:25:27

Family owned and operated. Easily the best Korean BBQ in the tri-valley. The food is amazing and the service warm and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Review №4

2022-05-29 03:08:37

Omg...the food its so delicious 😋😋. Worth the wait and price for it. Sucks its far from home but will come back when going to the outlets. Update: No longer serving wings

Review №5

2017-03-27 07:01:46

If youre in or live around the area, its a good place to eat good Korean food. Its a little small inside so tables fill up fast during peak times. Side dishes and rice are served with most of the meals. :)

Review №6

2017-08-17 20:35:58

The presentation at this place is phenomenal. Every plate (pot, ect) that comes out is steaming. Im talking a piping hot in your face (what did I order again?). Seriously though I enjoyed this place. Food was good and the odds and ends that come with every meal (as far as I can tell) are on point. Although the chopsticks they give you leave much to be desired.

Review №7

2022-05-10 13:41:06

Small business, family operated with great traditional flavors. Took my mom to experienced Korean flavors and they did not disappointed. Thanks for an amazing meal and awesome experience

Review №8

2021-11-13 05:16:32

Family operated. Cozy environment. Price is reasonable. Beef ribs must have.

Review №9

2023-10-28 04:12:09

Great food. Great service. The decor is a little dated.

Review №10

2023-01-20 05:42:13

I like soon tofu soup, I usually would rate any tofu soup above mediocre, but this place was at best mediocre. Maybe a lack of competition nearby - the soup lacked protein, and it was absurdly spicy (I ordered the most spicy one though). Now I love spicy food, and I am good at eating spicy food, but this was unbearably spicy. But I would assume that mild levels will be better. +1 for a small Korean pancake, but it was not very tasty to be honest.

Review №11

2023-03-18 20:39:58

Really good food. 👍friendly and bright service.

Review №12

2022-11-27 03:22:23

I have eaten here many times. Great food, great service, not expensive.

Review №13

2022-10-13 01:31:00

What a hidden gem this place is. This is my second time here both times for carry out. The owner is incredibly nice and accommodating. My first time coming I forgot to indicate no sesame seeds as I have an allergy and he re made my items without hesitation. The food is fresh and flavorful. I will be back for sure!

Review №14

2023-04-25 22:34:47

Fantastic hidden gem in Livermore. Store is quite small, but worth it for the amazing food. Beef bulgogi and other grilled dishes come out on a sizzling cast iron dish so caution. Spicy ramen is fantastic, just enough heat to build but still have tons of flavor. Great place to bring a group, just make sure you call ahead for larger groups. One of the best places in Livermore to eat.

Review №15

2019-06-21 21:19:59

Quite tasty. Seafood pancakes are good . Good Bulgogi and Squid... as far as I could get! Will return for more

Review №16

2023-06-04 04:00:54

This is my favorite place for a good Korean soup. The prices are reasonable and everything on the menu is worth trying.

Review №17

2022-11-01 20:03:02

One of my favorite places to eat. I love their pancakes, especially the shrimp pancake. My favorite is the bulgogi. Ive served this to friends who know little about Korean cuisine and they love it. Great crossover dish.

Review №18

2023-09-06 16:18:10

Reminds me of several momnpop Korean joints Ive been to. Great neighborhood spot.

Review №19

2023-05-26 15:53:56

I dont want to review this place, because the secret will get out. Excellent Korean home style cooking.

Review №20

2023-02-20 00:46:33

Awesome little Korean restaurant. My go-to is the spicy pork over rice. If you are a regular, the owner will remember you and your favorite dish!

Review №21

2023-02-02 04:45:29

Authentic KBBQ standards at their finest. This place is like a food-staple of restaurants to us, dine in or togo.Most entrees come w rice and kimchi by default, and are very well balanced.

Review №22

2022-03-31 00:02:37

Prices have gone up a bit.Been coming here on/off for over 10 years. Authentic tofu soup. Bulgogi is delicious. Korean family owned. Small menu but all great choices. Food may take a bit of time to be serve as it is truly a small business.Seating is limited to a few tables. A smaller party recommended. Parking is limited, but street parking also an option. Coke products sold by the cans. Alcoholic beverages are available.

Review №23

2023-03-19 03:33:42

I cant say it wasnt great food. I got two BBQ items, including the BBQ pork and the spareribs. You can either order a regular or a large. The spareribs being everyones favorite is about $17 for a regular and $23 for a large. We ordered regular for the pork and large for the spareribs, but the amount of meat we got was about the same in each box. So I paid $5 more for a couple more small pieces of spareribs for what was already $17? Cant say I can afford that for weekly lunches. You do get an OK side of assorted kimchi, which was nice. Each order came with two small dollops of rice. The 6 dumplings for about $6 was a good deal though.

Review №24

2023-01-30 18:55:50

One of the best Korean BBQ places to find. Small shop, but cant beat the quality and the friendliness of the staff. Absolutely recommend it.

Review №25

2021-11-14 00:47:18

Best seafood pancake Ive ever had. Bulgogi and kalbi was also excellent. Wonderful grilled flavor. The japche was also full of flavor. We were visiting from out of town but wish this place was closer. So gooooood!

Review №26

2018-11-06 02:34:29

We love this place! The owner is the nicest man in the world and the food is so delicious! The spicy pork & spicy ramen are favorites. My toddler had been coming here since birth and lives the potato pancakes.

Review №27

2021-10-22 03:16:35

Nice family owned restaurant. The food was delicious! I got the bbq short ribs and my friend got the seafood bibimbap. Comes with tasty sides and rice. Highly recommend!

Review №28

2016-02-09 02:27:44

I cant believe this place has no reviews written! I went here twice within a week because it was so good! Friendly staff, excellent food. Kind of a hole in the wall place. There was a little bit of a wait, but it was worth it.

Review №29

2017-08-28 17:51:08

Location is small and had to wait to be seated. My hot stone rice was great, however my wifes Kim chee gee gae was just ok. The price was on the high side and the air conditioner could have been better.

Review №30

2021-12-21 03:02:01

Take out portions are shameful, but you dont realize until your home. Been here several times. Not impressed at all. 3 stars is generous honestly.

Review №31

2017-09-28 01:59:01

As a korean Im critical of korean food but this restaurant offers authentic tasty food at a low price. The side dishes were fresh n spicy and the tofu soup was the best Ive had. Yummy. I left a 23 percent tip.

Review №32

2019-06-10 20:59:10

We ordered boiled mandu and the bbq short ribs, and both were phenomenal--the sauce, the portion sizes, and the flavors. Definately reccomend, and we were gratuitously given a vegetable pancake. Food came out quickly and everything was spot-on.

Review №33

2017-12-28 04:43:42

Excellent food. I am assuming the owner is the man always there, you can tell his love for the food and the.place always keeps it nice and clean and tidy. Really fast service and delicious food.

Review №34

2017-12-22 07:46:43

Absolutely fantastic Korean food. The menu is a focused greatest hits of Korean food for Americans, and is done to perfection. You cant go wrong with anything on the menu, but if you find yourself in Livermore on a cold night you owe it to yourself to get a Bibimbap. A sizzling bowl of rice topped with vegetables, mushrooms, meat, and an egg. The bowl gets the ingredients super hot, and crisps up the rice to the most amazing crunchy texture.And the sides are spot on. Id finish every bite. Even the kimchi, which is usually not my favorite...at this place, I asked for a second round of it.

Review №35

2017-10-04 01:34:06

This is such a great place to get your Korean fix. If you are vegetarian, this is a great spot to eat authentic Korean food, the vegetarian way. The owner went above and beyond to satisfy or crave, with all our weird requirement s.

Review №36

2019-07-27 03:43:46

Amazing gem. Great banchan and amazing BBQ ribs and bulgogi. Tried their korean ramen, for the price it is good. Large order of bulgogi is big enough for two people! Soon I will try the bibimbap.

Review №37

2020-08-20 10:30:39

Best BBQ in Livermore that weve found. We travel to this little hole in the wall from norcal when we visit and love the food everytime. Great value for the portions. Prefer this restaurant to all others besides Gen in SAN jose

Review №38

2019-12-27 05:18:07

I really enjoyed my meal. I had the BBQ salmon and a kimchii pan cake; both were excellent. This place definitely satisfied my Korean BBQ fix.

Review №39

2016-12-09 05:19:32

Very good but limited menu. Our favorites are the bibimbap and the squid dish. We have run through most of the menu and it has all been well made and tasty.

Review №40

2019-11-05 17:57:17

Dont bother to go to this place🙄we ate dinner last night,I ordered seafood bulgogi but i dont see any seafoods except veggies 🤣then my hubby ordered ramen soup 🍲 which is lousy it’s like you bought nissen ramen in the stores then just pour broth in it.. such a rip off prices!! Please beware of this restaurant guys ( i got it online with a nice presentation pictures) they rated 4 stars which is ridiculous🥵🙄

Review №41

2023-03-30 01:49:03

The worst service, food below average. Would not recommend to go.

Review №42

2022-10-21 20:35:46

Do yourself a favor. Go to this restaurant. Dolsat Bibimbap, Korean wings, spicy pork, and tofu soup.

Review №43

2017-01-25 19:40:49

Not a BBQ place where there is a grill in the center of the table. Food is prepared and brought out. Still very tasty. If you dont care for a traditional BBQ place with a grill, its 5/5.

Review №44

2018-03-11 23:20:40

Excellent service, fast & courteous. We ordered 4 bbq dishes beef, chicken salmon and pork. All were great.

Review №45

2021-07-09 02:20:36

A hidden gem in Livermore. Its hard to get into the parking lot, but please support this family-run restaurant. The food is fantastic

Review №46

2017-04-01 03:44:19

Delicious authentic food with a lovely owner! I come here with my girlfriend once a week its so good!

Review №47

2016-11-02 21:19:49

Excellent food, service and Pricing.We had the Kim chi Pancake, Bbq Shot ribs and Japcha! Easy parkingď

Review №48

2018-11-07 06:28:16

Hearty & tasty korean dishes at a reasonable price. Food is consistently excellent. This is my go to restaurant when I visit Livermore!!!

Review №49

2017-11-28 17:57:26

Very good food, did not wait long to have food coming. It only has few tables, it was very busy when we were there.

Review №50

2018-03-10 05:07:09

Its a small resteraunt with outstanding service . Food is excellent. Owner is always pleasant . Great prices.

Review №51

2019-04-22 20:56:36

Always have a great time here. Prices range between $10 and $15, but come with a lot of sides, which is perfect for the price.

Review №52

2019-02-16 21:33:18

The food is spot on, however, I think the ban chan could use some work and service can be a little slow as they will not refill your water or ban chan unless you ask.

Review №53

2019-03-19 02:25:32

Great Korean food although the menu is somewhat limited. Side dishes are plentiful.

Review №54

2018-04-22 00:41:25

A little away from the city center. Simple but with good corean food. Value for the money if you like corean, otherwise stay away.

Review №55

2018-04-26 03:55:49

First time I’ve ever eaten here. High quality Korean BBQ. I even liked the gimche, which historically I’ve never liked.

Review №56

2017-03-10 15:51:30

The food is great, but it is not buffet style KBBQ. The best, and only place to get KBBQ in Livermore.

Review №57

2016-08-09 00:56:29

Amazing food we go there often...the vegetable pancakes are my fovorite.

Review №58

2018-07-11 11:12:30

OK Korean restaurant. Crowded and absolutely nothing exept korean food. Well prepared and not too expensive

Review №59

2019-12-20 01:40:57

Best spicy chicken, great customer service, nice people, and reasonably priced

Review №60

2018-10-12 04:39:06

Great place for Korean BBQ, friendly staff and sizzling hot food.

Review №61

2020-12-18 01:01:01

Amazing food. Great service. Friendly hosts!

Review №62

2023-05-02 19:43:39

Food was ok with zero services

Review №63

2016-06-29 20:52:32

Fantastic food. Their spicy bbq pork is out of this world

Review №64

2017-12-03 02:53:41

Legit Korean BBQ in Livermore! Kalbee + Bulgogi + Jap chae were all amazing.

Review №65

2017-01-27 02:53:49

The best (consistently) with service, price and wow the quality! You will not be disappointed!

Review №66

2019-10-29 21:15:30

Go to lunch there while having your car washed across the street, after cashing in on your recyclables a block down, and your car, garage, and tummy will thank you.

Review №67

2019-12-11 05:20:24

Little hole in the wall restaurant ... Original Korean BBQ ... Great end enjoyable.

Review №68

2019-01-19 18:18:34

First time in but it wont be the last. Really tasty food!

Review №69

2022-01-19 19:34:27

One of our favorite lunch spots in town.

Review №70

2017-04-22 15:23:33

Great food n good price.

Review №71

2017-05-21 07:22:09

Great food kinda slow service though..

Review №72

2016-06-21 07:00:38

Awesome food and a kind and courteous staff! :)

Review №73

2018-12-15 23:09:52

Fantastic meat and crispy baked pancakes are the best.

Review №74

2018-03-22 01:53:28

The food was delicious! Highly recommend it.

Review №75

2017-01-01 01:52:40

Excellent food and service, consistently great.

Review №76

2017-04-28 03:12:41

So happy to find a great Korean BBQ outside of South Korea!!!

Review №77

2019-04-09 19:37:07

This is my go to spot for a Korean fix. Everything I get here is amazing.

Review №78

2018-11-08 20:46:39

Great food staff is friendly and responsive

Review №79

2018-12-21 01:53:31

I love food! It was very yummy!

Review №80

2019-04-11 01:41:53

Excellent meal and reasonable price.

Review №81

2020-01-26 04:10:39

All the food was delicious and the staff was friendly

Review №82

2017-11-22 05:54:57

Great food... Good kimchi

Review №83

2023-07-21 23:28:51

Authentic Korean food

Review №84

2020-03-03 17:17:38

Spicy BBQ Pork.. So good..

Review №85

2018-12-20 04:23:45

Delicious and at a great price

Review №86

2022-04-15 01:15:43

Pretty Bad Service Today....

Review №87

2020-01-19 13:52:29

One of the many hidden gems in Livermore

Review №88

2018-02-21 04:51:41

Nice place and good service.

Review №89

2019-11-20 21:08:37

Clean and tasty Korean Food

Review №90

2019-08-26 21:43:47

Quick and excellent food.

Review №91

2019-03-17 18:48:30

Good food and good people

Review №92

2021-04-25 03:30:05

Best Korean food in town

Review №93

2018-12-27 14:56:03

Nice food

Review №94

2019-01-04 21:02:50

Fast and very tasty.

Review №95

2017-12-19 19:24:30

Very good

Review №96

2021-07-20 21:01:36

Good good and good go try it

Review №97

2017-12-01 03:52:28

Decent korean food!

Review №98

2021-07-12 21:38:06

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Review №99

2018-01-20 04:31:52

It’s awesome

Review №100

2018-10-31 13:30:30

Love this place !

Review №101

2021-06-16 03:37:39

Horrible service

Review №102

2019-07-17 04:59:05

Delicious!!

Review №103

2019-11-04 22:21:31

I ate soft tofu stew, kimchi pancake, and kimchi fried rice.I only took pictures of kimchi pancakes because I was eating..The owner is kind and delicious!!!Its a good place to eat before going to the outlet.

Review №104

2022-09-15 22:49:54

The food is all delicious and the portions are plentiful. The owner is really kind. ^^

Review №105

2020-07-24 23:52:09

Only takeoutCant order bibimbap.The tofu pot is okay, not salty and slightly spicy.

Review №106

2019-10-02 10:50:27

Soft tofu jjigae is tasteless and there is too much broth.

Review №107

2020-03-06 17:13:18

Somaek is good!!!!

Review №108

2018-09-22 00:26:05

Great

Review №109

2022-11-05 01:56:38