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Minas Korean BBQ in San Jose

4.5 (134) 3730 N First St, San Jose, CA 95134, United States

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Korean restaurant
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Location on the map

San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, US

Phone: +1 408-433-2270
Site: https://order.online/business/mi...

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–3 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–3 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–3 PM
Thursday:11 AM–3 PM
Friday:11 AM–3 PM
Saturday:11 AM–3 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.5

134 Reviews for Minas Korean BBQ 2024:

Review №1

2023-11-08 23:33:07

Had a delightful culinary experience! Korean galbi and tofu stew pork soup are absolute winners. The chef deserves a standing ovation for delivering such deliciousness, and its even better when paired with great service. Cheers to memorable meals!

Review №2

2023-06-14 02:46:27

The menu says lunch special comes with glass noddles. But the real dish doesn’t. I didn’t realize that until I saw the menu photo from other people when I am writing this.See photo for what I got.Service was good although.Parking is challenging during lunch hour.

Review №3

2023-10-28 01:18:09

Got some takeout and the flavor is very good! Got the marinated chicken and its grilled with onion which makes it taste perfect. It was also very tender. I think the meal could have had more sides but in general it was great.

Review №4

2022-03-05 02:42:49

Great Korean place right by the Tasman light rail station. Love the side dishes (banchan) here as well as the Gal Bi and Ji Gae soup. Very generous portions on the stone bowls. They also have several Korean and Japanese beers. Overall great food and great value for a hearty Korean feast.

Review №5

2023-11-29 20:15:32

I love this place. I order the Kimchi Pa Jeon often.Today I went to pickup my doordash order. They told me they gave me an extra item on the house and asked if I was vegetarian.When I said I was, they said the extra item was fish, and so promptly replaced my package! That was so sweet of them to replace an item that was free anyway. I will keep coming here 😃

Review №6

2022-10-14 22:31:47

Yummy! The Korean BBQ combo was so delicious… This restaurant is a hidden gem. Great food, fast service, friendly and kind staff. I’m definitely going back again.

Review №7

2023-10-08 18:26:18

Food is boom delicious! Staff, super friendly and helpful. Their kimchi is the best Ive ever had. Oh and I highly recommend having the Korean-brewed, german-lager called Kloud beer. Its light and goes perfectly with the flavors.

Review №8

2023-10-29 02:51:41

No huss, no fuss, just great Korean food! This place isnt about a fancy atmosphere it just delivers delicious food. The beef short ribs are amazing. We had them in the bi bim bap. The bul go gi was also really flavorful and it comes with a great assortment of sides. This is the best Korean place around!

Review №9

2022-04-12 10:42:35

Tasty Korean spot in a strip mall serving legit meals. Tried the doshirak / lunch box with spicy chicken. They have two versions and I got the larger one, “B”.Chicken was excellent, hot, flavorful and perfectly spicy. The rest of the box are standard sides and were also delicious.Best thing about the lunch box is that everything is in one container. That makes takeout meals a breeze.

Review №10

2023-10-29 03:11:53

The best kimchi dolsot bibimbap, my usual order. The kimchi pancake is super as well. Always friendly service. I don’t eat beef, but when I go with my friends, they always say the bulgogi is really good too!

Review №11

2022-11-09 03:14:31

You can enjoy the real Korean homestyle food here. Small but good quality of food and service with reasonable price. 오삼불고기 맛있네요~

Review №12

2019-07-02 03:17:03

Great food, fast service, friendly and kind staff! I ordered a beef tofu soup, and though I was doubting whether or not it would be enough food (I can eat a lot) it really filled me up.My only digs on the place: Sides were good but wish there were more. It comes with an egg that you have to crack in yourself (which the germs of that kinda freak me out). And its a little on the pricier side ($14.15 with tax, not including tip) with that being one of the cheaper menu items. They also messed up my bill, but they changed it when I pointed it out. All in all, good food for a slightly higher price!

Review №13

2021-06-27 06:31:40

Drove by and found this cozy Korean restaurant by accident.Decided to try it out. Order lunch special grill chicken combo. Big promotion of rice, chicken, and Korean side dishes.Overall experience is great. Will revisit next time 😊

Review №14

2018-06-05 02:24:15

Food is delicious, and the service is fast and kind.If you think soft tofu soup is too spicy, you can ask them to adjust spicy level. Default is medium.

Review №15

2019-09-15 13:59:00

Amazing experience! The food was definitely traditional and tasted amazing! Even the side dishes were tasty. (Radish kimchi? Yum!) I am learning Korean and so tried some of the phrases I know. They were so nice about that! 감사합니다! Will definitely go again.

Review №16

2022-10-22 15:06:55

Very nice Korean BBQ place with a couple of good vegetarian options.Duk Ramen and khimchi bi Bimbap were really good. Very friendly staff as well.

Review №17

2022-11-02 19:09:15

Best price for lunch specials. Good foods. Good portion. Good service. 14 minutes walking from my work.

Review №18

2021-09-16 20:39:08

They need better service I have been a customer since 2017, but the last takeout got me very angry. Most of the short ribs are burnt, so I called but was offered with no option, and they said even if we make a new one for you, it will be the same since the cook has worked there for 7 years. And I didnt accept it saying you should not serve this to customer and this is not what I had last time. Then I got HUNG UP with something like sorry cant help you, so I drove back, and the person on the call agreed to make new ones after seeing it physically, without any apology. The other older lady was more friendly and apologized before I left.

Review №19

2019-11-17 19:40:45

Great service and all the food was excellent. Prices are reasonable as well. We got the tofu stew with pork, bibimbap, and pork plate. Will definitely be returning!

Review №20

2022-11-17 21:57:00

Great Korean food. Very friendly staffs. Always enjoy side dishes.

Review №21

2021-04-17 01:21:35

We love this place even tho we only order japchae always 😋 the best japchae!!! It comes with side of rice and other yummy side dishes. I only paid $15 for all of this.I hope they won’t close permanently due to COVID.

Review №22

2023-04-22 21:37:13

Tried take out for the first time here and food is great and it was ready really fast.

Review №23

2022-06-21 13:29:33

Great little spot. Lovely staff. Food is solid. Beer is cold.

Review №24

2018-03-31 16:36:36

Good quiet place for Korean food. Good Ramen n bimbap if looking for veg options.

Review №25

2023-04-12 05:17:12

Homey, humble little place with very good quality Bimbimbap. Nice people too.

Review №26

2023-11-02 05:43:52

Really tasty and authentic Korean food at a great value.

Review №27

2021-08-07 03:06:16

Nice & friendly service, tasty Korean food.

Review №28

2022-11-22 01:43:18

I think this restaurant serves the original tastes of Korean cuisines. I frequently visited the restaurant and ate several foods. The Al-Tang (fish egg soup) and Galbi-tang (Beef Ribs soup) were specially nice. The owner of this restaurant had run the Si-Gol Jip (Country house restaurant) at El Camino previously.

Review №29

2022-12-16 04:20:22

It was really authentic Korean restaurant with very kind service! Enjoyed all of their side dishes & warm barley tea. Kimchi mandoo jungol was delicious and big portion :) I would come here again

Review №30

2022-02-08 09:16:45

Very polite greeting at the door and quick order. It helped that I came in during Chinese New Year and had the place to myself. The hot tea cleaned my pallet before the Korean Short Rib order. The plate came out sizzling and I was cut up in manageable pieces. The food was so delicious that I cleaned my plate! Keep this place in mind if you crave Korean food.

Review №31

2021-06-30 21:39:46

Came here to grab some food before leaving for our flight, when we entered the restaurant we were given a very warm greeting. All of the food was incredible and we couldnt have had a better end to our vacation. They treated us like family and the service was incredible. Would come back again and again if we lived in the state. Definitely worth it.

Review №32

2022-05-24 03:42:26

Very homey and good foods. Well priced.

Review №33

2021-06-30 21:34:42

Me and my family happened to stumble upon this resteraunt on our last day on vacation. The service was amazing as soon as we stepped through the door. Each employee was astoundingly helpful and polite. The whole experience was amazing. Onto the food, some of the best I have ever had and by far the best Korean. My absolute favorite were the glass noodles definately the best Ive ever had. I am more than happy to say that this truly was a five star experience :).

Review №34

2023-01-12 04:20:20

The owners and people that work here are very kind, welcoming, and warm. The soon dubu jjigae and den jhang jigae was delicious. Very nice and comfortable place to dine.

Review №35

2023-06-25 01:32:47

Great unpretentious hole in the wall Korean restaurant! Legitimate Korean sides and mains!

Review №36

2022-02-24 17:10:02

I come here often, the food quality has always been solid and it never changes. They serve the best kimchi in the area, Im pretty sure its homemade. This is my absolute favorite place for bibimbap in the entire South Bay Area. All of their banchan is always excellent as well.

Review №37

2020-10-23 21:18:55

I eat here with work buddies about once a month. The food and portions are awesome. Price is very fair. The staff super friendly and helpful. If you in the area definitely a great place to grab some great Korean food.

Review №38

2020-07-17 18:53:47

Their lunch special gives LARGE portions so be prepared for some leftovers. Some of the menu items are expensive but they do have daily deals. All the food is also very nutritious and keeps you full for a longer period of time compared to any other restaurant in a 1 mile radius [including @1st plaza]

Review №39

2021-08-22 21:18:12

I shared the combo meal and it was delicious. It was pricey but there was a lot of food. Both the beef and chicken were good. The staff was nice as well. Good for takeout

Review №40

2021-01-23 03:39:59

Very tasty! Loved the Koon Man Du and the Bi Bim Bab.

Review №41

2021-06-15 03:39:20

Best Korean place. Delicious food, large portions without making you go broke. Friendly staff. Im bringing my family next time I go. Great place overall.

Review №42

2019-04-20 21:50:43

Outstanding location for korean food. Food was so delicious. The staff was very friendly and kind. Prices are appropriate for the quality. Atmosphere is similar to a place in Columbus I loved.

Review №43

2020-10-29 19:14:23

This has been my go to place for korean food for over 2 years. Their lunch combos are amazing and priced very well. Sometimes I come 2x a week. The owner Mina is also very nice!

Review №44

2022-01-08 08:50:38

10/10 Amazing quality food. Service was very fast despite there being a line almost out the door. Got the spare rib lunch meals and they were delicious 👌🏼

Review №45

2013-11-25 01:15:37

Great experience. Food was really good and was the right portion size. Owner was really nice and friendly, and even gave us a complimentary appetizer because one of our friends was running late! Should be noted that we came in right before the rush hour.

Review №46

2016-07-21 23:06:39

Good lunch specials. The portions are medium to large and the service is timely but not overbearing. Interior is clean and without frills. Located right across the street from multinational company headquartered in Korean, Samsung.

Review №47

2017-09-06 21:43:24

Need a quick Korean fix? This small restaurant located in the strip of other lunch places is it. Offers typical Korean dishes and quick lunch items. All good enough for a Korean guy like me. Skip it if youre looking for out of this world Korean food. Cheers.

Review №48

2015-02-07 20:45:14

We went on a Friday for dinner and it was absolutely empty at 6pm. However, it started filling up as we were there. I got the bulgogi; while the meat and marinade had nice flavor, the quality of the meat was lacking. There was a lot of fat and gristle, which was edible, but made chewing a chore. The banchan (side dishes) were OK, nothing stellar. Ive had better. We also got the tteokbokki (spicy rice cake), which actually was the best thing I had there.Service was OK (only one lady was attending to the tables, but because the seating area was small, this was manageable). Prices were a bit higher for dinner than I would have preferred (particularly because the quality of the meat was so low).I wouldnt mind going back to try out their lunch specials (as thats what most reviewers mention), but I wont be going back for dinner.

Review №49

2020-02-13 19:45:02

It is an average Korean food restaurant.

Review №50

2018-12-30 05:51:47

Minas is normally very busy at 7pm, since a big Samsung office is just across the street and Cisco is very close by. But on this Saturday night, there were many tables open. The bubbling tofu soup was great on a cold night. Also the grilled chicken was very tasty. Service was excellent and they served hot tea before we ordered.

Review №51

2018-12-02 03:40:25

My company gets lunch from here all the time; the food is delicious, particularly the pot stickers and the beef dish with onions. We love the Korean side dishes, very tasty.

Review №52

2016-02-04 16:36:50

Great, authentic (Im Korean) and huge portions. Its amazing this little hole-in-the-wall place is hidden among tech companies. I am so glad I found this place. Ive had it twice this week already and am considering it again today. Most places will give two pieces of Kalbi (short rib) or three if its not good quality like from L&L Hawaiian BBQ (theirs is so thin and fatty). This place gives four ribs, cut up into pieces, 6 different kinds of banchan. Only downsides to this place is the location and parking availability. If you go during the lunch peak (12-2) you might find yourself waiting for parking and a seat. I go around 11:30-11:45 and have issues with parking but not being seated. Its a small restaurant, maybe if my minds-eye can recall there are only about 15 tables. They can accommodate larger groups by combining the tables but NOT recommended. I think a group of 6 would be the maximum I would recommend. So Ive tried the bibimbap (google it if youre not sure what it is. Its GOOD)The kimchi jigae (kimchi soup with tofu), the fried mackerel from the lunch menu and the kalbi. All are excellent given the fact the kitchen staff are Mexican. They were good students.Bottom line, I highly recommend this place. Great food, great portions and even better service. They do get VERY busy and service can suffer for this but its not bad even then.

Review №53

2019-03-15 01:56:36

I think we just came in at bad times when my group visited, the sauces were not covered so if you wanted a ladle of soy it would be spicy from the chili oil behind it. Other than struggling with the gamble, yeah the people are nice.

Review №54

2015-11-16 16:56:18

Had the bulgogi. Overall experience was positive. The side dishes were delicious; I couldnt stop eating them! The bulgogi was full of meat (perhaps too much), and on the salty side. Saltiness made it excellent to eat with rice, but without rice it was too heavy. Portions were large, I was pretty full afterwards!

Review №55

2022-08-05 16:20:48

Service was great, food was tasty. Love these little places. Found this place by accident, glad I did.

Review №56

2020-06-07 02:49:11

Amazing place with great food. You get so much out of the meal. I ordered the galbi today. Delicious and plenty. Highly recommended. Thank you for such great food.

Review №57

2016-07-16 01:15:29

Good food, good service for a fair price. Seafood pancake is a must! Keep in mind waiting time for lunch can be long since there is the Samsung building across the street.

Review №58

2020-11-07 10:41:32

Like sides come w/entrees, good food with large portions and reasonable price. Mina & staff very friendly helpfulness to suggest popular menu.

Review №59

2019-11-09 05:15:15

Always come with 6 yummy side dishes!!!

Review №60

2018-09-25 22:05:28

Decently priced Korean food. Really friendly staff! They actually gave us free Rice Cakes since it was Korean Thanksgiving the day we went.

Review №61

2017-06-30 20:43:29

This not not authentic korean food at all, beyond that people working there are sooo rude! I used to go there as it is the closest korean place but it is aweful for taste n service. Will never go back there!

Review №62

2023-05-26 01:28:14

Excellent food, even better service!

Review №63

2021-06-30 21:19:32

Stopped off here randomly on the way to our flight. The most amazing Korean food that I have had and they treated us like family.

Review №64

2018-08-27 16:16:25

Good food and the portion really worths the price. The servers are friendly and always take care of you. Highly recommend !

Review №65

2023-07-15 02:55:49

Very good Korean foods.

Review №66

2018-10-12 03:49:20

Very authentic Korean food. Great staff. Good little spot when craving spicy pork.

Review №67

2022-07-23 03:53:30

Good food and service. Spare ribs were very tasty.

Review №68

2019-03-30 04:17:10

Always love it here. Great food homely atmosphere. Parking in lot, prices are decent

Review №69

2018-11-17 01:02:57

A lovely local Korean restaurant. lunch specials are great deals. Dinner options are great too!

Review №70

2017-03-04 19:57:23

Korean food with a fresh taste and well proportioned for the price. One of my local favorites for Korean food!

Review №71

2017-09-01 02:30:16

Simple menu compare to other Korean restaurant, but very delicious food.

Review №72

2016-01-05 22:57:26

Friendly, fresh food. Delicious kimchi! I had the Kalbe it was very good!

Review №73

2018-05-19 01:41:32

The food is good and the best part is that the service is comfortable as opposed to snooty.

Review №74

2017-10-02 02:21:44

Great menu. The lunch special is great. The seafood pancake is a must.

Review №75

2019-01-23 07:17:45

Very home style restaurant. Kimchi soup taste is very good

Review №76

2021-10-20 07:53:29

Small family-owned place. Kimchi jjigae is good.

Review №77

2019-04-29 22:05:48

Great food and service. Will definitely go back again.

Review №78

2018-07-30 19:22:11

Ok-ish Korean restaurant. Visited several times because its close. Limited selection.

Review №79

2018-05-24 21:43:37

Good food, quick friendly but not overbearing service.

Review №80

2021-06-16 14:26:06

Very friendly staff.

Review №81

2020-07-15 20:30:59

Great food for take out with very generous portion!

Review №82

2021-09-26 02:04:03

Good food, great service and cheap price

Review №83

2019-01-21 22:42:33

I love the tofu soup! The broth here is very flavorful.

Review №84

2022-05-30 00:10:56

Small but good food and service.

Review №85

2017-06-24 04:13:14

Authentic, delicious, and tons of food (one meal can easily feed two).

Review №86

2018-08-19 07:13:06

It’s just average, and some staff barely speaks English making phone order difficult

Review №87

2019-05-25 04:37:53

Authentically Korean, good service, convenient location, fair price.

Review №88

2019-07-12 03:58:40

Awesome food. Very nice staff

Review №89

2018-07-04 15:18:19

The food was amazing! Simple but tasty!

Review №90

2021-04-10 06:23:05

Youll find quality food, cooked to perfection, here.

Review №91

2021-12-03 04:08:02

Good food Korean cuisine friendly staff

Review №92

2018-07-31 13:59:33

Good selection of korean food with lunch combos

Review №93

2019-01-17 20:03:33

Loved the spicey chicken dish + friendly staff

Review №94

2021-07-22 03:51:38

Haven’t had better kalbi than this place yet

Review №95

2017-07-27 18:28:48

Good diverse food, friendly authentic service

Review №96

2016-10-18 20:10:24

Great authentic Korean & Service was excellent..!

Review №97

2017-08-14 03:16:00

Good Korean food, and a very cozy environment

Review №98

2017-01-19 23:22:57

Simple menu. Simple prices. Great taste

Review №99

2019-06-02 14:52:46

Good food and very friendly staff

Review №100

2017-07-31 04:58:11

They give large portions for the price.

Review №101

2018-05-24 05:32:03

My annual pilgrimage to Minas, great food

Review №102

2016-08-21 18:27:30

The bulgogi is just so much beef for its price!!

Review №103

2015-11-21 22:07:07

Was awesome but has now gone downhill

Review №104

2019-04-04 17:43:33

Great service and great food.

Review №105

2019-07-18 15:00:06

Good authentic Korean food!

Review №106

2017-12-22 17:34:56

Decent price for Korean food

Review №107

2015-11-24 04:10:39

I like both their stew and dishes.

Review №108

2021-04-30 03:49:55

Huge portions for what you pay.

Review №109

2018-12-17 06:32:24

Good Service and Food!

Review №110

2017-09-28 21:22:03

They serve a lot of food.

Review №111

2015-12-04 19:54:58

Very good for lunch

Review №112

2019-08-29 15:58:35

Mmm nice food

Review №113

2016-11-27 03:32:04

Good variety

Review №114

2019-04-24 20:36:17

Good

Review №115

2017-02-17 02:53:04

Good service.

Review №116

2017-01-31 17:20:06

Really good

Review №117

2018-12-14 22:16:49

Authentic Korean food

Review №118

2017-12-22 04:37:58

Spicy pork.

Review №119

2023-07-21 01:58:37

I asked for Watama soft tofu stew to be slightly spicy and my appetite returned after leaving the house.

Review №120

2019-10-22 06:04:31

Super good for authentic Korean cuisine, very fresh, and as long as you take the trouble to talk to them a little the staff is very friendly. One of the best addresses in the area.

Review №121

2023-07-28 03:17:17

Fried rice cakes are super deliciousThe tofu stew is also very goodPortion is huge and delicious

Review №122

2019-02-10 11:35:58

The soybean paste sauce salad was unique. The stir-fried squid was delicious.

Review №123

2023-02-15 02:05:41

The food is so delicious😋. Very good service Price is reasonable.The food was very delicious 😋, the service was very friendly and the price was very reasonable, 100% recommended.

Review №124

2015-08-26 19:56:26

Friendly and delicious food~Other places put frozen sliced meat in their kimchi stew, but this place uses fresh meat, so it tastes better.Bibimbap and LA galbi are also delicious.

Review №125

2019-03-19 13:04:18

The owner is Korean and friendly. The downside is that its expensive, but if you want to eat Korean food in the US, its usually that expensive.

Review №126

2021-01-16 16:39:32

The inside of the restaurant is clean and the food tastes good.The chef is really good at cooking and makes it delicious.....

Review №127

2022-08-03 22:09:57

The staff are friendly and the food is delicious. Both portions are generous.

Review №128

2019-03-17 17:19:57

This is a restaurant that sells tteokbokki and basic Korean food.This is a great place to go when you miss traditional Korean food.

Review №129

2020-03-01 05:52:40

San José Korean snacks (Ramen, Tteokbokki, Fried dumplings) & Kimchi hot pot are especially good.

Review №130

2018-11-24 02:12:52

The food here is just mediocre...Be careful when parking.The car window was broken and stolen...San Jose is scary ㅠㅠ

Review №131

2023-12-08 05:18:05

Thank you, sister~~ 💕

Review №132

2019-12-30 06:24:53

Korean food

Review №133

2018-08-21 01:26:13

It is delicious

Review №134

2018-10-24 12:30:20

Korean restaurant