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HoM Korean Kitchen in San Jose

4.3 (199) 76 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States

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Korean restaurant
Fast food restaurant
Restaurant

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San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, US

Phone: +1 408-703-4777
Site: http://homkoreankitchen.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–10 PM
Thursday:11 AM–10 PM
Friday:11 AM–12 AM
Saturday:11 AM–12 AM
Sunday:11 AM–8 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.3

199 Reviews for HoM Korean Kitchen 2024:

Review №1

2023-09-30 23:54:31

Wow! What an amazing Korean food experience. I love Korean food and especially being a vegetarian, there are one or two Korean spots in south bay that I regularly go where they offer vegetarian and vegan choices. HoM Korean Kitchen is one of them. Its typically the Chipotle style of fill your bowl with your choices type of restaurant. You are offered with proteins like beef, pork, chicken, steak, vegetables and tofu. Choose from white or brown rice and salad for the base. Then add from the banchans like green beans, carrots, kimchi, cucumbers, etc. Banchans are sides that are cooked the Korean way. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, then you can ask for vegan kimchi instead of the regular. Lastly, choose from a variety of sauces. The menu is designed in such a way that it balances the choices of diverse set of people like meat lovers, salad style eaters, vegetarian and vegan. The price is very economical for the basic bowl and portion size is balanced. With delicious taste and customizable meal, my family has made this restaurant as one of our favorites.

Review №2

2023-08-07 08:54:51

Best place in San Jose downtown to have some spicy Korean food I tried their rice bowl with grilled chicken and kimchiSpicy 🔥🔥 food

Review №3

2023-09-18 20:00:39

This is one of my go to spots after work to grab a quick dinner. Their grilled chicken is always fresh and flavorful. Staff is a hit and miss but I appreciate the ones who always hook us up or give their recommendation on whats fresh. Cant complain I stay coming back for my chicken bowl.

Review №4

2023-06-22 04:14:42

Brilliant build your own Korean BBQ!The staff were really friendly and allowed me to have a mix of all the meats so I could try everything.I had the mixed grain rice, all the meats, cucumber, bean sprouts and green beans with a fried egg.It was perfect, and just what I was after!The meat was all very flavoursome, but I must say, surprisingly to me, the steak was the best! Very tender and the spices it was cooked in were amazing!I would definitely go back.

Review №5

2022-11-06 18:25:59

They have vegan options (tofu). Staff is very friendly and helpful. A small establishment in the downtown area. Seating inside (including a few window spots) and outside. Parking Garage nearby, close to city hall and nightlife. The food is fresh and full of flavor. Expect to see city sights, the food and service is great regardless.

Review №6

2021-11-30 17:33:39

Overall the food was pretty good, but the service was what brings my rating down. When we got there they definitely did not have a enough staff to fill the orders they were getting by phone and in person either. I do remember having to wait a little bit. Overall once we got served it was fine. We got our bowls served quick but since we added the egg on top, we had to wait around 10 more minutes. I was kind of just standing to the side waiting for my bowl when I realized my egg was still on the cooktop for a while so I asked the worker if my egg was almost ready, and she was shocked and went to go quickly take it off the grill and I was served. My egg was burnt on the bottom and I didn’t want to say anything so I just kinda ate around it but I didn’t like the fact that I waited so long for a burnt egg, and the egg is like $2 if you want to add it on as well. Just had higher hopes for my first visit.

Review №7

2018-06-18 00:40:55

HoM Korean Kitchen is absolutely delicious! I wish they had more locations. I got mixed grain rice, half braised beef and Korean steak, spinach, carrots, kimchi, green onions, and an egg. I highly recommend the spinach, it’s amazing. The location is rather small, but very cute. Staff was nice and provided great service.

Review №8

2023-10-28 00:16:18

Amazing food, tried and loved their tofu with potato and salad..while friends tried shrimp. Both tasted really good

Review №9

2018-02-10 21:06:37

Delicious flavourful and tender beef and pork. One of my favorite restaurants of its kind thay Ive tried so far in the bay area. Very good service, too. Only downside is have to find parking.

Review №10

2019-09-09 13:55:52

Think Chipotle but for Korean food. The food quality is good. I had a bowl with white rice, bulgogi steak, cabbage kimchi, cucumber kimchi, and broccoli. They have sauces on the side for you to add to your liking. Expect to pay around $10.

Review №11

2018-11-05 00:56:27

Essentially, it is a Korean Chipotle where you can only get a bowl. For a chicken bowl with a full scoop of chicken and an egg on top it was around $13 bucks. The veggies are cold as traditional Korean dishes do it. You can select up to 3 veggies.Overall it is pretty good. Very quick service and a nice little spot.

Review №12

2018-03-28 04:38:28

A hidden gem in downtown San Jose. The absolute best. Its got a vintage esque atmosphere. You can see right into the kitchen. Theres interesting art on the wall and the chairs/stools and tables all have a very hip feel to them. My friend jokes that its like a Korean subway lol. The staff there is really chill and friendly, too. They can usually tell if its your first time and will explain to you how everything works.Im a vegan and I always have a wonderful meal (they have vegan Kimchi!). The food is without a doubt health conscious since they have a sign in their window stating that the food inside is MSG free... Whatever that means haha. For all those vegans/vegetarians: theres tofu and veggie bowls! The house sauce is also bomb! Whenever I visit San Jose, this joint is always at the top of my list of places to eat/visit. ❤

Review №13

2023-07-31 05:05:36

Fast food place where you pick what you want on the bowl, but relatively healthy. Good large portions.

Review №14

2023-05-11 21:59:57

We walked in to find flies everywhere, the food was cold, and the service was very awkward. Steak was real greasy and the sides didnt have much flavor. Regret spending money here, couldnt even finish eating.

Review №15

2017-06-10 06:54:40

Alway see lots of people at this place, so I give it a try. How to order the food was easy and nothing complicated. Their side dishes was all great. The BBQ chicken and Korean Beef was also good and you need to eat it with their special red sauce.

Review №16

2017-07-13 01:22:21

I enjoyed a meal of Korean beef over white rice with carrots, broccoli, and kimchi accompanied by a Laganitas IPA. I thoroughly enjoyed the flavor of the Korean beef. The carrots, broccoli and kimchi are served cold, which I wasnt expecting (not a regular Korean food eater) but didnt detract from the experience. The staff were very friendly. I would recommend HoM Korean Kitchen for a very good meal at a reasonable price.

Review №17

2022-09-04 15:20:03

Ordered there for the first time: white rice with Korean barbecue. enjoyed it a lot so will definitely come back

Review №18

2019-11-16 06:06:35

I came here because I thought it would be a good place to get a quick bite and who doesnt love Korean food. I was really disappointed. The meat was soaked in the marinate for too long that itwas really salty and texture broke down to the point that when it was cooked it was grainy/gummy. Everything was chopped up into really small pieces which I dont even understand why they would do this.

Review №19

2017-04-18 01:43:08

Food, service, vibe, and esthetic are all on point. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Baked rice with chicken and veggies for under $8. Quality and quantity were both high. Also, the ginger ale with soju was really good, not too sweet, but be careful, the soju is undetectable!

Review №20

2018-09-03 04:13:16

Not bad, the BBQ chicken and fried rice were a comforting combo. I like mixing in the egg too.Firecrackers pork is spicy!

Review №21

2023-08-10 23:28:21

I Ordered take out BBQ beef, but when I opened the box at my home, it turned out that I was given chicken instead (which I cannot stand).

Review №22

2021-11-04 05:33:26

I overheard a girl by the name of Maureen saying disrespectful remarks about me when I have never spoken to her and just ordered my food. This person was very unprofessional and can not believe someone like her was hired. It’s not hard to be respectful. This is my first time seeing this person as I come here often and this just makes me not want to go back.

Review №23

2023-05-23 15:36:17

Super friendly staff!! You get a discount if you are an SJSU student and have an ID for it. Quick and easy and not too expensive :)

Review №24

2023-12-03 22:16:32

Pretty tasty bowl for only $10!

Review №25

2023-05-12 03:23:32

The food was great! The people were also super nice and gave us a discount because were from Oregon.

Review №26

2023-07-23 20:00:25

Food is amazing! Service is even better, they are so nice!!

Review №27

2023-02-22 05:27:44

Place looks like its having work done with holes in the wall and such. That coupled with tables not wiped down made the whole restaurant seem dirty. Out of several menu items and utensils. Food was OK but the place just seemed gross and poorly run.

Review №28

2019-04-17 04:41:21

Great place to come and eat an authentic korean dish when you get that late night craving. The employees here are super down to earth and chill. Try it out. 🤟

Review №29

2022-06-16 05:33:42

This place is awesome! The food is delicious and the staff are incredibly fun and be around. They have a great rewards program that can get you some good rewards. And 15% DISCOUNT WITH STUDENT ID. DONT MISS YOU!!!

Review №30

2020-01-14 23:06:03

Update Jan 2020, 5 starsI come her for take-out once a week. I really like the food. For the last months, the portions are consistently of a much better size :-). They also added seaweed to the toppings, which is one of my favorites now. The fried eggs I still bake at home myself. For a double egg that is much cheaper and more important, I can control how well-done it will be.Original review Sep 2019, 4 starsGood food. The size of the portions vary a bit depending on who is serving. Sometimes they were a bit small.

Review №31

2017-02-08 03:28:22

So Ive eaten here a few times now and I think its time for me to write a review.Lets stay off with the vegan options;1) they have plenty of veggies to choose from and I love that its organic.2) the homemade ginger ale is delish! I like my drinks very low on the sweet side so that option is excellent!Now for everything else,1) they have parking validation2) Im sure the meat is off the hook3) every time Ive come here, the staff have been so kind and very patient with explaining whats in the foods4) outside seating is available5) music is not too loud or hard to hear6) its nice and clean inside.

Review №32

2023-08-24 02:58:41

Bad food quality, doesnt know how to cook Korean foods

Review №33

2019-02-15 21:21:19

Food was initially good and portions were great. Sadly the last two times I have visited they have been really skimpy on the portions especially the toasted rice. Really! Of all things to skimp on. The other thing I have noticed is the level of cleanliness. The place is no longer clean. Someone need to get in here and deep clean. Should hire employees that talk less and work more. Very disappointed. Will be my last time visiting HoM.

Review №34

2019-02-09 20:08:18

Good food, music can be a bit loud when turned on, but I really enjoyed the spice.

Review №35

2022-05-14 21:25:28

Pick up is a joke here! If you think pick up is fast as what pick up is meant to be! Then obviously it’s not the case here. I ordered through phone and when I got here the guy asked me to wait in the line with other people who are ordering in the store and took me 15 minutes for pick up! You may want to rethink your business model.Also!! The guy is NOT WEARING MASK and the food is right in front of him!

Review №36

2021-03-24 18:55:27

It’s so good but sometimes they forgot one of my veggie toppings

Review №37

2018-10-30 05:36:47

Delicious and fast. The ordering system is a little bizarre, but everyone is incredibly pleasant. The firecracker pork is wonderful and the sauce they provide is excellently balanced between spicy and sweet. If you join the rewards program you get a free meal every 8 or 10 purchases.

Review №38

2022-09-28 18:27:34

Some toppings were not very fresh.

Review №39

2022-04-04 01:52:10

I worked there and was fired because the health department showed up and the owners wanted us to lie and hide the truth (the place is disgusting) my whole household got sick the first night I brought food home from work!They don’t log anything *Water Temperature *Chlorine Levels *Cleaning Dates *NoFIFO System *FoodLabels this place should have been shut down, I tried turning it around but the owners have no integrity!

Review №40

2021-07-23 19:00:08

Ive loved HOM ever since the grand opening. Theyve recently opened up a new location in Santa Cruz but that does not at all mean the DTSJ location changed one bit. The food is still amazing, the staff is still amazing. They had ran out of the small pre-filled sauce and when I asked for the HOM sauce they immediately came out with a scooper and asked how much sauce wed like. Enough about the place, the food. Pick any protein but always get that TOASTED RICE. Im a firecracker pork with cucumber, bean sprouts, and green beans on the side. (Cannot go wrong with this order) and if you like spice ask for the sauce!

Review №41

2019-05-08 20:21:41

Great food, super quick, the sauce is great. Need one of these back home

Review №42

2017-07-05 21:26:17

Excellent food and delightful ambiance! My husband and I eat here 3-4x per week and we truly cannot get enough. The food is always fresh and tasteful! I love the healthy options and friendly staff. Highly recommend!

Review №43

2017-10-12 02:53:40

Visiting the San Jose area for a couple weeks and have been here numerous times. The food is great and the staff is nice and courteous. I have tried all three different rice options, pork, chicken, steak and braised beef as proteins. The vegetables are always crisp (if applicable like carrots, and broccoli, etc.)Just wish there was one of these near me in Florida.

Review №44

2018-02-21 04:12:39

I like that you can customize a lot. You can do like half white rice and half mixed grains rice. Then you can do like half braised beef (must try, really juicy and good flavor) and half Korean steak. This was my only strong plate f the day and i only finished half even though I was pretty hungry, so I even had enough for leftovers. I paid about $12 and just had water (a little on the medium priced side). No table service. Overall cleanliness has room for improvement. Location is easy to find. Seating for a group of four was accesible at around 4pm on a Presidents’ Day. Hard to find parking around this downtown area.

Review №45

2020-04-12 01:06:59

Amazing food quality for the price we will definitely return soon! One lady was running the whole show taking orders while cooking. Service was fast and friendly. Gluten free and vegetarian options.

Review №46

2018-12-28 20:45:39

I like this place for to go Korean food. Although its not completely authentic Korean, its close enough and they do give you a decent amount of food. I like the base choices of different kinds of rice or salad. I wished they gave me more Kim Chee but the other sides I got were very good. Definitely going back the next time Im in the area for lunch.

Review №47

2017-04-04 23:01:42

Delicious Korean style food with a fulfilling size plate. The employees were very helpful in describing everything, I appreciated the customer service. The vegetables were delicious & cool. I would especially recommend: carrots, green beans, spinach, cucumber. I absolutely loved the drink that appeared to be a half a cup of lemonade especially with a little alcohol added to it and dont forget to get their thick red Korean sauce.

Review №48

2017-07-24 00:08:54

A choose your own bowl adventure. It was super duper good. I choose half rice half salad for my base and I really appreciated that the salad was made of kale and hearty leaves that stayed fresh sitting next to the hot rice. For a protein I choose chicken, which was tender and flavorful. I would not consider the kimchi spicy but it was also flavorful. They have a rewards program for frequent visitors. The service was amazing and super helpful.

Review №49

2018-08-09 20:45:36

Literally my favorite quick bite, but its with a slightly heavy heart that I have to rate four stars. The place continues to grow in popularity, but unfortunately portion sizes have gone down and with the stream of new hires its hard to keep quality consistent. In store service is very nice, but be wary of ordering online and no functional phone line.

Review №50

2016-02-26 03:48:04

Fast food Korean style.Relatively new downtown eatery (opened last year), serving a decent selection of Korean fast food. Customers walk up to the counter and choose from the available rice, meats, and vegetables (theres an instruction menu board overhead to help with the ordering process).Ive dined there several times and had the steak, pork and braised beef, with a different assortment of vegetables. Everything tasted very good.I live in the neighborhood, so hopping in for a quick meal after work is convenient.Ill be coming back.... dont forget to grab a serving of the homemade hot sauce.

Review №51

2019-10-18 20:25:45

Food is good, staffs are terrible. I don’t understand why my rice and chicken was only half the portion of a male’s (he was right before me) although we obviously paid the same price. Plus, I tried to tell them that their takeaway utensils ran out, but the server behind the counter ignored me deliberately. And the lady could never write my name correctly I guess - it’s only four letters and I spelt it out all the time... What else can I say.

Review №52

2022-02-21 23:27:09

This establishment is like a fast food restaurant, Korean food style. I have eaten at this place several times before, usually because it was conveniently open later when I am in Downtown San Jose. I ordered the Firecracker Pork with Kimchi, with mushrooms, and multi-grains. This also came with dipping sauces, one was gochujang mayonnaise, and the other was a concoction Koreans call chojang. Both are as excellent as the rest of the food. The best compliment I can pay this place is that multiple return visits speaks for itself.

Review №53

2019-08-06 03:09:14

I use to LOVE this place but it’s been going down the drain as of late. Stopped by and all the meat pots looked dirty with meats on the spoons and all over the counters. The veggies where all over the the container counters with a lot of mix veggies. Mind y’all it’s Monday mid day with only one customer!?!? They should have more then enough time to at least wipe them all down and make them look presentable not look like as if Ima catch food poisoning. When we told the server that that doesn’t look okay he just simply smiled and said nothing!!?? I don’t write these things but i hope they see this so they can work on that and hopefully step there game back up!!! 😣

Review №54

2019-06-29 03:18:18

My preferred spot for quality korean food. I should have took a photo of the food but it was too good to interrupt. Definitely worth a return trip. The bill was fair for the quality of food. Mood here reminds me of Colorado Springs area.

Review №55

2017-09-09 02:45:33

Im here at least once a week... Its a korean-style rice bowl for around $8. They have particularly good meats, but really everything is delicious. Note that it gets super busy for weekday lunches, but its worth the wait.

Review №56

2021-07-19 03:04:09

Ordered dinner for takeout and enjoyed the spicy beef, the fresh veggies, delicious rice and a good size portion at a good price. Would definitely order here again, everything tasted great.

Review №57

2018-04-12 14:43:25

This place is pretty good. My only complaint is that the sides you add to your dish are cold, so when you stir you bibimbap up and go to eat it, theyve made the whole dish room temperature. I usually order my food, take it home, heat it up, then eat it.

Review №58

2018-08-25 18:58:10

The food was good but I have some serious concerns about cleanliness and presentation. The staff were wearing dirty clothing and prepared food without washing their hands. I choose to add a friend egg to my bowl and the egg was prepared in a dirty skillet using dirty utensils. The counter area containing all the ingredients was also messy and disorganized.

Review №59

2023-06-18 00:18:14

I love the korean steak combo. Really good.

Review №60

2021-12-14 07:09:51

This was my first time here and Jay was very friendly and helpful since I had no clue what to order. The food here is great. I really enjoyed trying this place out!

Review №61

2017-10-30 04:03:31

Great place for take out Korean rice bowl filled with warm rice fresh choice of veggies and protein. Loved the tofu offering especially for those on a meatless diet. Evenings are decent for street parking considering it is located in downtown.

Review №62

2017-08-13 15:40:43

Not a good vegan stop. Bland veggies, no good non-soy protien choices. Very disappointed in almost every vegetable choice. Kale was terrible and cabbage was dried out. Meat offerings might be OK, but didnt try. If your vegan or vegetarian, go elsewhere. Service can be very slow as well. Good concept, poor execution.

Review №63

2022-01-27 20:56:15

Wasnt what I was expecting. No one on the staff remotely resembled a Korean. It made me wonder if this is a franchise. The servings were sufficient, but the plastic bowls were small and it was difficult to eat without spillage.

Review №64

2018-11-01 04:24:23

This humble restaurant may not be much for seating or atmosphere, but it definitely makes up for that in the food. They serve rice bowls, but the selection is surprisingly vast. I opted for a mixed grain rice as my base, went with the firecracker pork for protein, then for add-ons I went with spinach, mushrooms, kimchi, and topped it off with green onion and a fried egg. I ordered it to go, and once I got back to my room I dug in. The firecracker pork is pretty spicy, but so flavorful. Mix that with my rice and add-ons and it made for a very satisfying bowl. It got me to go back later to try a different combination.

Review №65

2018-09-03 21:28:41

Definitely dont recommend. Food was meh, at best, which I could forgive because the price was pretty good, if not for literally everything else. There were only 2 guys running around so service was extremely slow. It took about 30 minutes for them to make my bowl, and I have some SERIOUS health concerns. The guy putting my food together was wearing gloves, but he was also handling money with the same gloves. Gross, but even worse, was when he refilled the container of kimchi, it overflowed so he used his dirty, gloved hands to shovel it back into the cup before scooping it into my bowl. Im sure its fine most of the time buuuuuut...tl;dr stay away from this place.

Review №66

2021-06-29 18:55:36

Small spot in downtown San Jose. Ate their twice and happy both occasions. Order spicy chicken and beef with rice and assorted toppings. Would visit again on next trip.

Review №67

2018-03-05 02:05:17

As others have said, this place doesnt have table service and has chipotle style ordering. Theres a variety of choices when ordering. One thing I would recommend staying clear of is the broccoli here. Everything else should be fine.

Review №68

2019-07-18 19:50:21

Tasty food! Kind of a small space, but fast service. I got the toasted rice with firecracker pork, broccoli, spinach, and eggplant. You have the option to put a sunny side up egg on it. 👌

Review №69

2018-03-30 20:31:02

I had a great experience at this place! The food was delicious. This was my first time at HoM so I wasnt sure how to order. The host was super nice and explained everything in detail. Will definitely visit again!

Review №70

2017-03-05 02:11:28

My new favorite!!! Absolutely authentic and delicious! As a student at San Sose State, I like that I can walk there in less than 10 minutes. Similar to a Chipotle-style get up, where you walk up and choose what you like. First you choose a base, white rice, grains and rice or a salad blend with kale. Ive had the Korean steak, the tofu, and the chicken...all equally fabulous. And you choose three side veggies. The kimchee is great, not too spicy. Most of the menu is gluten free. They even have a reward program for repeat customers. Highly recommend!!!

Review №71

2016-09-28 01:12:33

One of my favorite places to get take out from. Large portions and vegetarian/vegan options. This i the ultimate comfort food to me. I seriously order from here via DoorDash or UberEats like once a week. I get the same thing every time so Ill leave the recommendation here (keep in mind I love spicy): Toasted rice, organic tofu, broccoli, cucumber, mushrooms and vegan kimchi with lots of extra HOM sauce on the side.Tips:1. For some reason Uber Eats does not have their vegan kimchi on the menu. They have it at the restaurant and on DoorDash. If you want them to use the vegan kimchi instead of the regular one just make a note in the comments of your order (and maybe give them a quick follow up call.)2. It comes with 3 veggies, If your ordering with DoorDash you can just add on as many as you want and it will subtract the cost of three of the veggies you ordered when you put it in your cart. If you want a 4th, and your ordering with UberEats, you have to select extra Banchan and then leave what you want the 4th on to be in the comments.3. One time they forgot mushrooms from my order (Im one of those annoying people who makes their take out order ridiculously complicate) and a few times my delivery person forgot the extra sauce, so now I just follow up my app order with a quick pleasant phone call to them. Not taking out a star because they are very pleasant about it, amazing food, and honestly other than one time it might have just been the fault of the delivery service. Since I have followed up with a phone call Ive never had a problem with it again.

Review №72

2017-11-12 00:35:03

This is the place to be after a night of fun! came here at like 1 am, they were open, not busy. the food was ready to go, you point/say what you want. they scoop it in to the container. pay and eat!its doesnt taste bad at all! food is hot, favorite are all you expect it to be. no funny business at all.

Review №73

2019-08-09 16:30:56

Vegan options available! The toasted rice is the way to go even if it does cost a bit more. As far as the banchan goes I ALWAYS get the mushrooms because they are THAT good. Vegan kimchi isnt great though. If you get the tofu or vegetable option, it will be more of a smaller meal.

Review №74

2017-06-23 05:29:59

Everytime we visit San Jose, we seem to find ourselves here. We love the variety of cuisine downtown, and this is toward the top of our list. This place is like the chipotle of korean food in terms of how you place your order. They are open pretty late, which is awesome after a night of drinking in dt sj. Each meal can easily be split between two people, but my husband and I always get our own bc we hate sharing (its that good!) Love the spicy pork with an egg on it. I always add kimchi and green beans and tons of sauce. Service is fast and the food is soooo good. Plus they have a very nice dining area. Yum!

Review №75

2020-01-18 20:26:30

While eating here a person walks in to pickup for DoorDash and starts watching YouTube videos loud enough that you could easily hear what theyre saying over the restaurant music. The staff at HoM do nothing. I ask the person to please go outside if theyre going to listen to stuff, he laughs and keeps doing it as a HoM employee walks by. As the staff walks by again I say something, they shrugged and went back behind the counter. WHY would ANYONE come to a business that cares so little about peoples enjoyment while there? Train your staff better!

Review №76

2022-11-09 20:47:09

Overall the food was excellent. The staff were so friendly, professional and helpful.

Review №77

2019-07-17 06:24:10

Quick Chipotle style Korean food place thats open late. Food is great. As a side note, toasted rice is just fried rice. It isnt the burnt rice youd get at more traditional Korean restaurants.

Review №78

2019-06-05 05:05:53

This is like Korean restaurant meets Chipotle. You get to see the food prepared in front of you and pick what goes into your bowl for lack of a better word. The go too meat is the firecracker pork. Kimchi is decent but not the best I have had.

Review №79

2021-09-03 20:31:02

I like it. Vegan kimchi is great!Sometimes the toasted vegetable rice has burnt bits. I hope they are able to fix it. (Not everytime).

Review №80

2017-11-22 00:57:07

Boy did this place go downhill quick. When they first opened I used to Rave about how little or no fat I would find on my plate. Now bite after bite after bite is greasy fat. The flavor and taste has also gone.

Review №81

2023-07-19 03:05:40

Not great taste. Lukewarm food

Review №82

2018-02-16 18:35:22

Decent place for a quick bite and not too badly priced for being downtown. Best thing is that it is open way later than most food places. Its a chipotle-esque to pick protein, rice, and sides. All the food looks fresh, even though a lot of the sides are pickled. Good fusion korean food and the HOM sauce is amazing to mix with the rice bowl. The spicy pork and the potato sides are the best. The soup is a bit salty.

Review №83

2019-07-03 17:02:47

Great food, price, service, and location.

Review №84

2022-08-18 01:02:05

Ordered through doordash, food is delicious. Ordered Korean steak and added firecracker pork, both pretty good.

Review №85

2017-04-19 04:59:39

Nice place. Good selection of meats. Close late.

Review №86

2017-07-19 14:39:36

Excellent, unique food at a great price.Customer Service Michael provided was outstanding! If he worked in my field I would hire him.I updated this to 5 stars for customer service.

Review №87

2017-03-09 04:01:21

I ordered the grai rice and chicken with a side of the beef. I didnt know the veggies were served cold on top of my hot food (gross), so I asked him to put in a separate container and took it home to warm it up. It was tasty but expensive. Wont go back.

Review №88

2017-10-19 01:59:44

Stingy with chicken paid for extra chicken didnt look like enough so i paid for more extra chiken and it looked like the regular amount of chicken that they usually give and it was almost $12 dollars the food is descent but its a rip off for sure. Oh yeah did i mension they recenltly upd theyre prices for no reason i support small business but what I dont support is paying good money for cheap results. Enjoy google users.

Review №89

2017-01-07 18:32:14

This place is delicious. Dont expect a Korean BBQ experience. Its more of like a Korean express experience. Its a great place to get a quick bite if youre in the mood for some Korean food though.

Review №90

2018-08-04 00:46:30

Food is good, but portions are so small. I had to get a full sandwich after. They arent generous with their portions sadly, but taste-wise is pretty good.

Review №91

2018-01-11 19:45:57

A Korean Chipotle, if you will. The food is amazing, and the variety of meat is fantastic, and the hot sauce is truly amazing. Any place that offers to put a fried egg on top is a 5/5 in my book.

Review №92

2019-12-10 07:59:57

First Korean food experience at 10pm on a Monday. Helpful staff, quality ingredients, tasty food. Braised beef was a solid choice.

Review №93

2016-08-28 22:38:51

Horrible customer service. The Caucasian man working there treated me like cattle, didnt allow me time to look at the menu, and kept repeating himself to have me move when there was no one in line. Completely rude. I cant eat or pay for service where I feel completely disrespected.

Review №94

2019-05-07 20:39:09

Quite interesting Korean cuisine. Almost customers are not Korean. Based on the Korean food named the Bibimbab, which is mixed rice with vegetables, they supply many alternative vegetables and meats as well. Quite good taste.

Review №95

2017-03-09 16:32:16

This is one of my favorite places to eat downtown -- the food is delicious, theres so much variety, and if you havent tried the hom-made (pun intended) ginger ale, youre missing out!!

Review №96

2020-10-08 21:04:18

The last Couple of times I got everything of my Choice, Big Platter for just $7.00 This time Someone, Pretty Sure New! Said the Same thing I got for $7.00 Would be $10.82 or Something Like that!

Review №97

2017-07-29 03:41:32

Can get a little crowded between 12.30 to 2pm on weekdays.. Its a must try if you love exploring different cuisines. They offer different varieties of rice or salad for base.

Review №98

2022-06-21 03:13:41

Dean was super helpful and very kind! This was my first time, 10/10 would come back just for the friendly service :)

Review №99

2017-07-29 02:50:48

Great lunch spot. They keep having turnover with their staff so at times the line can move slow. But the food is quality and delicious

Review №100

2019-07-26 07:12:07

This place has been consistently good for 2 years. Recommend calling in orders or just stop by. Doordash orders always feel a little lackluster so just go in person.

Review №101

2018-03-26 00:13:38

Delicious and healthy. Definitely recommend going for an egg on top.

Review №102

2021-12-27 05:34:01

Love this place. Straight forward menu with a wide array of options and customization opportunities. I always opt for the egg on top.

Review №103

2022-06-12 04:24:27

This place is solid, in spite of its fast food character. Definitely seemed to be struggling a bit like many places these days.

Review №104

2019-04-20 23:54:35

A fav location for korean food. Came in on a Weds. Ill return with my friends. The place has a nice feel to it. I can see why they have so many good reviews.

Review №105

2019-05-03 04:44:43

Delicious food, great service, excellent location and budget friendly prices! I am very happy I give it a try to this place and I am looking forward to coming back again!

Review №106

2022-04-27 02:35:10

Perfect little lunch box available for take out! Staff was friendly. Ill be coming back regularly!

Review №107

2018-11-20 23:25:13

Available on Uber Eats, but this place is great to just visit when youre downtown. Nothing better than just enoying a good meal at the center of San Jose. Seriously recommended.

Review №108

2016-11-19 20:35:08

Good place for quick tasty lunch at very affordable price.One star off because of their dirty high chair that has a layer of kitchen grease and stain.

Review №109

2016-08-05 20:17:54

A simple to understand menu with pretty good quality Korean meats and banchan. Its very quick and consistently great. You certainly get a fair amount of food for what you pay

Review №110

2023-04-21 14:08:57

Spoiled food makes me sick, I throw out and givers me body acke

Review №111

2019-05-23 23:12:19

The food is really good but the only thing I dont like is when they serve the protein, sometimes less than the normal portion, i dont know why, i think they have to always put the right one or more than the scoop level

Review №112

2019-05-22 19:57:32

Super fresh food, very tasty! I had the toasted rice pork bowl with kimchee, broccoli and carrots. HoM sauce was yummy.

Review №113

2019-09-17 14:54:41

Simple but tasty ingredients combine to form something satisfying. That said, the kimchi is a bit weak, but probably ideal for someone who isnt sure if they should try the kimchi.

Review №114

2019-06-18 03:10:02

The soda machine was out of order so I had pay extra for the other drinks. Otherwise the food was great. Would definitely come here again for Korean comfort food

Review №115

2017-12-01 06:52:08

Visiting from out of town and heard about this place from Yelp. The staff was friendly but the manager seemed uptight. I must of caught them at the wrong time because the food wasnt so pleasant. It wasnt piping hot and veggies were soggy.

Review №116

2015-11-29 06:50:38

Food is really good! The pork reminds me of meat that I would get at a Vietnamese rice plate place. Environment is very relaxed.. At least thats what I got from the music.

Review №117

2017-07-08 20:55:58

Dont forget to have some of the hot sauce - its really good and more sweet than spicy. The food was great and the service was really fast.

Review №118

2018-03-29 15:22:49

Delicious food, excellent service, and we love that they are quick service! They shpuld open more locations. Id love one in Sonoma County!

Review №119

2019-10-01 19:20:59

Food is decent to its price. For people who want to grab quick lunch with good food. Size is small for a male adult.

Review №120

2016-08-08 04:54:17

Nice for a fast lunch/dinner. You got to choose rice/salad + protein + sides of choice. Everything is packed in a box which you can have it there or take to go.

Review №121

2016-11-15 05:22:05

The food was good, but really wished that they had a fried egg to top into the rice. That could have made the food great!

Review №122

2018-05-04 01:15:39

Great place for quick tasty Korean food of good quality. Only thing that could bring it down is its prices, but not that bad, $8-10 for an entree.

Review №123

2018-03-11 18:12:48

This is the first place i tried korean bbq and i would for sure try it again. Its was delicious, huge quantity and decent price. I would give a heads up if you wanna try korean food in downtown san jose.

Review №124

2019-06-12 05:09:32

HoM bringing in the k-pop to dtsj.Zesty meats and tasty veggies is the key to success. HoM executes that philosophy perfectly.Love the open space!

Review №125

2022-10-03 04:59:37

Prices are a little high now, but the food is still excellent.

Review №126

2018-04-08 05:37:49

A great place to eat vegan. Service was fast and prompt and the food was excellent. Ill definitely come back.

Review №127

2017-12-20 17:34:11

If I can give zero star I would. The daikon kimchi was spoiled, the foods were prepared in advance and you pick items like at a Chinese supermarket. Not worth going

Review №128

2023-01-08 22:55:12

No parking except on Santa Clara.Good fast Korean food.

Review №129

2017-02-20 00:16:28

Go to place for Korean fast food, think Korean chipotle

Review №130

2019-10-12 13:22:03

It serves healthy food it was good I believe its Asian type food and they make healthy food for people it was great and people should go there to eat.

Review №131

2022-06-07 04:47:34

Snow did a great job with my bowl. My go to place for fast Korean eats.

Review №132

2019-09-05 07:23:27

Have you tried Korean Beef with white rice and a medium egg on top MMM 😋😋😋SO GOOD. IF IT WAS SENT FOR DOORDASH I WOULDNT OF FOUND OUT ABOUT IT!!!KUDOS TO HOM KOREAN.

Review №133

2019-05-13 00:10:40

Nice Korean lunch box. Ingredients are always fresh. The staff are usually pretty friendly and enthusiastic.

Review №134

2017-03-28 05:51:47

The best veggie bowls around. And the homemade ginger soda was out of this world. Cant beat this place. So nice.

Review №135

2019-10-18 22:32:12

Love this place. Healthy food, always good service, I eat here once a week usually.

Review №136

2018-07-28 13:14:28

Delicious food. Friendly staff.

Review №137

2019-11-20 12:36:17

Its good. nothing interesting.But I wasnt able to get what I wanted because they were out of ingredients.(this doesnt affect the rating)

Review №138

2018-03-07 03:43:12

We love this place ! Great place if you want to try Korean food ! If you already like Korean food this one is must try coz its different !

Review №139

2019-07-28 05:52:39

The taste is fantastic. There is a long queue during the rush. The portion is a bit small though.

Review №140

2022-06-30 21:28:31

I came from Greece and it was a great experience for us to try real Korean food!!!

Review №141

2018-08-15 20:58:52

Food is very tasty, with obvious quality. The staff are also upbeat. I would go back

Review №142

2019-04-28 19:46:23

The staff seemed stoned but whatever so was I lol the food though was legit!!! So yummy. I would go back.

Review №143

2018-01-20 06:46:30

Amazing food. They gave great vegan options especially late night on weekends.

Review №144

2023-04-27 04:22:06

Taste slow simmered, sides are fresh

Review №145

2017-03-12 05:38:37

The ultimate quick lunch spot. Very tasty, fast and friendly service and unbeatable pricing.

Review №146

2023-10-03 23:49:39

No recommended the worst ever place

Review №147

2019-09-03 23:12:57

Love it... really good and healthy food! Always good to grab a quick bite!

Review №148

2020-05-19 08:26:53

Very filling Korean BBQ bowl. Fast friendly service and wont break the bank ($10 for lunch)

Review №149

2018-11-09 06:56:35

Wow good food and cant complain with the food the sell but the kitchen is really messy and sloppy thats the only down fall veggie meat eggs all messy n cross contamination isnt there concern they just want fast service but food is great

Review №150

2019-06-12 14:42:21

Good food! Love the bowl idea. Kimchi is a bit sour. HOM SAUCE IS TASTY!

Review №151

2017-01-31 03:59:45

Good food, served Chipotle style. Makes a good quick meal if you are in the area.

Review №152

2017-07-15 03:41:57

Staying nearby and walked to this place for a quick bite. Got chicken white rice with banchans. Was really good!

Review №153

2018-10-06 23:49:32

Decent food, kinda weird vibe. The decor doesnt match what you would expect and it all just felt kind of bland.

Review №154

2018-12-30 09:34:05

This is the best place to get midnights snacks! The korean beef is super delicious! Ps: Very friendly

Review №155

2017-08-01 04:01:09

I loive this place, basically my new fave! Amazing food, friendly service and relaxing atmosphere

Review №156

2017-08-28 19:20:36

Great place to get some korean food. I loved their chicken, and the guys there are really welcoming

Review №157

2021-11-24 22:17:45

I come in today for lunch and the staff Maureen was very helpful and respectful and the food was good

Review №158

2018-06-03 07:21:03

Great bibimbop and soup!

Review №159

2018-07-01 04:22:16

Awesome food and service! We were so excited to find you guys, keep it up!

Review №160

2018-08-22 19:06:41

Quick service for lunch. Stuff changes too often resulting in inconsistent service. Recently the portion is much reduced.

Review №161

2021-04-05 02:29:41

Good food if you like box type meals, chicken could be a little less fatty.

Review №162

2019-06-19 08:29:50

Best place to go for delicious food that Satisfies the picky eater those with allergies vegetarians and meat lovers.

Review №163

2018-02-18 21:03:20

Awesome value with good portions, fast service, and tasty Asian fusion options

Review №164

2018-02-06 23:17:05

The best place for Korean BBQ. Went back a couple days later and want to go for lunch today as well.

Review №165

2019-07-11 07:15:20

Very tasty food. Even better that theyre open late. HoM sauce was very tasty

Review №166

2016-03-28 15:24:15

Had the right here and it wasnt that great. My friend ordered the spicy pork and was given tofu which was a bummer

Review №167

2016-04-25 20:08:09

I really enjoy everything at Hom. I especially love the ginger ale, spicy and not overly sweet.

Review №168

2021-09-29 01:12:04

I had the firecracker pork with broccoli, bean sprouts, and potatoes it was delicious.

Review №169

2019-12-11 15:51:19

Theyre really good theyre like Chipotle but for Korean BBQ

Review №170

2021-04-25 23:04:34

I wanted to try something new. Korean comfort food. You built your own bowl.

Review №171

2019-08-03 16:09:08

The food here is pretty good. The service here is also excellent :-)

Review №172

2020-12-11 06:44:41

Everything was ok. A lil over priced ok not good flavor

Review №173

2016-03-13 07:40:16

Food is delicious but the restaurants flow is kind of awkward and they overwhelmed when a line starts forming. Hopefully thats been fixed!

Review №174

2017-12-09 16:32:28

Listen average Korean place with their picked up some food for man places kind dirty I person one eat their

Review №175

2016-05-13 00:08:57

I found this place in Internet, it has good recommendations. I can say that is not a fancy place but the food is good.

Review №176

2021-02-26 10:12:44

Affordable modern bibimbap pretty much. Cant really go wrong here.

Review №177

2018-10-03 17:32:57

The food is very good, thats what I can say. Service is good too.

Review №178

2019-01-22 18:06:47

Very tasty food, good service, and a nice atmosphere.

Review №179

2016-08-27 20:56:18

Interesting concept. Not too far from SJSU so its a great place for college students to get a meal.

Review №180

2022-11-28 04:14:05

Tony is the Man!!Thanks for the amazing food!

Review №181

2020-05-25 03:55:26

I love how its open so late and its cheap! Delicious! Get the Korean steak

Review №182

2020-12-04 04:01:48

Great food and very kind service. Will come again.

Review №183

2017-04-17 21:58:30

Wonderful service and selection of foods. Delicious meat and rice!!!

Review №184

2018-01-11 08:59:11

Chris Stewart and the crew gave me a great experience. Make sure to try the firecracker pork

Review №185

2018-01-09 03:16:45

Delicious food at a reasonable price, clean and friendly service!

Review №186

2019-07-04 19:26:12

Good and tasty as always. Love the firecracker pork with radish

Review №187

2019-09-23 23:36:14

Tasty but slightly overpriced. Loved the gluten free option

Review №188

2016-12-21 19:18:52

My favorite Chipotle style build your meal dining concept, but with Korean meat and banchan.

Review №189

2016-02-14 23:54:57

Good food. BBQ Chicken was really good. Will be back again.

Review №190

2018-05-21 23:47:26

Thats damn good, only complaint is the hot sauce could be hotter

Review №191

2021-04-09 03:09:44

Definitely hits the spot

Review №192

2020-10-15 16:47:18

Great food! Has vegan options too.

Review №193

2017-09-26 18:10:19

Pork was delicious. Great meal for under 10 bucks!

Review №194

2019-04-17 02:05:00

Tasty food. Portions make you feel satisfied but not full.

Review №195

2017-11-24 00:17:58

Extremely fast service and good food at a reasonable price

Review №196

2020-01-20 04:28:15

Went there about 11pm. Beef soup was terrible and sour.

Review №197

2018-06-18 06:05:40

Amazing food. Amazing prices. Pretty spicy

Review №198

2019-12-08 08:27:04

This place skimps on food for DoorDash orders. Nice job.

Review №199

2022-04-02 19:33:28

I got sick I will never go back to this restaurant again