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Soo Ja Fusion Bistro in Fremont

4.3 (103) 6038 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, United States

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Korean restaurant

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Fremont, Alameda County, California, US

Phone: +1 510-226-6024
Site: https://soojafusionbistro.com/

Opening hours

Monday:5 PM–1 AM
Tuesday:5 PM–1 AM
Wednesday:5 PM–1 AM
Thursday:5 PM–1 AM
Friday:5 PM–1 AM
Saturday:5 PM–1 AM
Sunday:5 PM–1 AM

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Total reviews rating 4.3

103 Reviews for Soo Ja Fusion Bistro 2024:

Review №1

2024-03-24 04:20:18

One of many Korean restaurants in the Bay Area we had to try on our list. This one had a good list of choices and their dishes were pretty big except the chicken wings which always seem to always take the longest to cook.The garlic wings were good but some pieces so tiny that they should not count towards the fifteen pieces. The seafood pancake was good flavor and good size. I really liked the kimchi fried rice, spicy pork and Premium LA Kalbi. The Steamed Egg had no flavor and it had too much soup in it which I thought was weird. We ordered sodas and their Lychee Cocktail for twenty bucks which was a carafe pitcher size. It was pretty good and strong; nothing fancy. We also ordered Bibimap which was pretty big.Choice this Korean restaurant for moms bday and was satisfied. The prices were on the expensive side. Not a place for a date as its loud here but good for groups and drinking. Service is ok. They forgot one of our items but at least, they didnt charge us; we did have a big group though. Haha they even told us politely that we had to go as they had awaiting customers. The place is small, and can get crowded fast so I recommend to come early but lots of parking available.

Review №2

2024-04-30 16:28:51

They have great food and quick service. We always get the chicken wings which are really good! This place is good for groups too, we have never had issues finding tables. And its a plus that its open late too.

Review №3

2023-08-31 04:38:00

Loved every plate. Wings in sweet and spicy sauce are very good, peanuts in the sauce gives them a nice kick. Vegetarian pancake is very good too.Service is good, they forgot one plate but worked on it pretty quick. A little cold ambience for me.

Review №4

2023-04-04 21:37:35

The food was delicious but hard to choose. It was my first time at this restaurant, and I asked the server for advice, but he wasnt helpful at all. Definitely would go back for the fried rice, and the soup was pretty good, but too much for two people. When it was time to get our bill, the server was very short with us and practically tossed things onto the table. I understand they were busy, but it wasnt our fault.

Review №5

2023-05-24 21:28:16

This place is AMAZING! We had them cater our company lunch and the food was so good. We had 3 different kinds of meat, vegetarian, and vegan bowl options! It was fresh and had lots of flavor! I highly recommend them.

Review №6

2024-01-21 02:56:40

The food and service was spectacular! The lighting could be better during the night but overall, i had a great experience.Started with the bulgogi roll and cheese corn. Both were delicious and fulfilling.Then got the Soo Ja burger with regular fries and it came with their signature sauce that you can basically dip with everything! (Always ask for extra)Lastly, I got the half and half fried chicken with the finger licking sauces, garlic and the sweet and spicy.I high recommend all of these dishes. This is also enough food for about 4 people to share!

Review №7

2022-10-01 05:59:23

Soo Ja offers terrific Korean fusion food and is open quite late which is nice and not too common in the bay. I got the kimchi pancake and fries while my friend got the corn cheese. The kimchi pancake, which is fully vegetarian, was quite filling on its own and can definitely be shared - stuffed with veggies, cooked quite well to have a nice crispy yet firm texture, and presented nicely too. The corn cheese is an interesting concept and not something Ive seen before. Fries were as expected, pretty decent. Theyve got quite a bit of seating inside as well and service was top notch. Ill definitely be visiting in the future for late night eats!

Review №8

2022-09-26 10:30:44

Korean fusion place that is open from dinner to late night making it a great late hangout or dinner place.Fried chicken ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: the garlic fried chicken is as good as any other Korean fried chicken place. Sweet chili was also good but not my favorite flavor of fried chicken.Kimbap ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: got the bulgogi and pork katsu flavors. I preferred the katsu personally.Rice cake ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: Im usually not the biggest fan of tteokbokki but this place definitely makes a good one! Especially with cheese on top. It also comes with fish cake and kimchi inside.

Review №9

2024-06-23 07:26:46

Can’t get enough of this place it’s great ! They have amazing food and the hospitality is great I’ll recommend this place to anyone !

Review №10

2023-05-01 05:29:00

Ordered their fried chicken to-go. We had the original and garlic flavor. The chicken itself was well done. The chicken tasted fresh and juicy. The batter was well coated, didnt feel too thick.The garlic flavor was our favorite. The season was just right. The original on the other side was a little too normal, but still taste good if you prefer to not have any sauce. We would come back here for the spicy one next time!Didnt dine in, so couldnt comment on the atmosphere, but walking into the restaurant, it feels like a casual setting.

Review №11

2023-12-12 05:06:37

This is a great casual dining spot for Korean fusion. Venture outside of your comfort zone & try something new each time you visit. Its ALL good. The service is friendly & inviting each time.

Review №12

2022-07-16 19:00:50

Delicious Korean food and awesome vibes, and is open late nights.

Review №13

2018-11-25 04:31:26

Good food, generous portion at reasonable price.Ordered Army stew (Budae Jjigae), Spicy rice cake w/ cheese, Fried rice and they were all good!

Review №14

2021-09-27 14:23:07

Food was very good and place has plenty of parking. We got the hot stone bibimbap and spam/shrimp fried rice. If youre looking for a late meal then check this place out cause theyre open till 1am. They also had anime (Kimetsu no Yaiba) playing on the TV. 🤙🏼

Review №15

2022-10-29 05:19:42

AmaIng experience and food. Amazing late night dinner option. Also a lot of good options for vegans.Do try their glass noodles.

Review №16

2023-11-27 02:24:08

We been there many times but today we had a take out spicy soba noodle and it was so so salty ended up throw it away.:( I added more veggies but it was still too salty.

Review №17

2023-06-28 04:12:01

READ THIS BEFORE GOING: The food and service was alright (6/10), nothing special or exceptionally good. I came with a party of 5 and we ordered 4 OVERPRICED dishes. This is a bare bones, casual restaurant that charges more than jang su jang (which has way better food and the servers check on your table frequently) for the same dishes. When we asked for the bill, we were only given the credit card receipt that asks you to sign. This doesn’t have a breakdown of all the items prices and charges. We signed and gave them a 15% tip as suggested. However, we were surprised at the bill being more than $115 for 4 dishes (cheese corn, bulgogi pancake, soft tofu soup, and wings). We then asked for the itemized receipt and discovered that there was a surprise 18% service charge automatically added. This was not mentioned anywhere on the menu and we were not told/made aware of this until we asked. I’ve been to other restaurants with service charges before but the cashier either tells us straight up or it was explicitly stated on the menu that there is a service charge and what that money is used for. Does anyone know if this is legal? I’ve seen many people complain about this on soo ja’s yelp but not on google. So TLDR: 18% service charge + 15% tip = 33% extra for subpar food and service. I will not be coming back.

Review №18

2023-09-01 00:05:58

The one star was for the restaurant billing system. It charges “service charge “ of 18% without mentioned to client. Then listed tip guide for additional tips。Other than the not straightforward billing, the rest is fine. A business practice should be reviewed by the owner.

Review №19

2023-06-04 05:18:48

Good food and staffs were very kind and professional

Review №20

2023-08-02 05:01:34

Delicious authentic food. Friendly attentive service. Cool late night atmosphere. We love their rice cakes and bibimbap.

Review №21

2022-10-12 04:44:59

Food is good, closer to authentic Korean. def try the fried chicken

Review №22

2022-02-09 07:49:53

Everything was honestly great, I have no complaints! The star of our dinner was honestly the fries. The meat was tender, definitely not dry at all. I loved the soup, especially since it is now winter weather.

Review №23

2022-03-16 16:42:49

This place opens and closes late. Perfect for late night dinners. Since it was our first visit we went overboard with orders. We tried the beef bulgogi, kimchi pancakes, pork rolls, fries, KFC, army stew and the drink which is sufficient for the table. All were excellent. Excellent value for money and excellent vibe. My only regret was I hadnt tried this place before!! There is a long wait which is understandable due to the quality and price it offers. Keep up the great business. Highly recommended!!

Review №24

2023-12-08 16:40:30

Love this spot for local Korean Fusion eats. Never disappointed with the items and find my self coming back for the staples!

Review №25

2024-06-10 21:02:03

Awesome Korean fusion place, the vibe is really chill and they are open late.

Review №26

2022-10-31 05:09:41

Nice little spot. Food was good. Place had a table for us (party of 11) at 8 pm on a Sunday. Got really busy around 930/10. If Im in the area I would come back!

Review №27

2021-12-18 07:12:21

Foods were good especially the beef burger. Price almost reasonable. Staff was friendly and polite. Lots of parking spots. I went there twice in my short stay at Fremont.

Review №28

2017-07-11 21:12:21

Love the broth of seafood ramen with just the right level of spiciness! The servers were attentive and I appreciate the cleanliness of the tables and utensils. A side order of fries with cheese and fried pot stickers were excellent! My friend liked his bbq chicken, but I was informed that the other chicken dish is a must to try next time. There are lots of food you can get on the go. This will be my go-to place for Korean fusion in this town.

Review №29

2019-10-10 04:44:22

Been here many times. This place is legit and opens later than many restaurants in the area. Its great place for a late night snack. Its more of a bar food vs. Korean BBQ. What do get: budae jjigae if you like spice and kimbap rolls you want a fusion. Their cheese corn is pretty good as well. Service is great even with one or two servers. Overall, its a solid place and deserves a visit.

Review №30

2017-07-07 23:36:54

Ordered to go both times, and surprisingly, even with to-go, I wasnt pleased with their service. The second time being better than the first, but they just seem so grumpy here.With that said, the food, is yummy! Thats why Im sticking with 4 stars. Their menu seems to have a ton of Korean items, so it was so hard to choose. Per everyones recommendation, I did order the corn cheese the first time, and as a corn lover, I did not like this at all. The cheese was way too overwhelming. So, contrary to what everyone has said, I think you should only order the corn cheese if you REALLY like cheese.Aside from that, the japchae (glass noodles) is SO good..... SO, SO good. I love how flavorful it is, and that their portion is generous. I would come back just for this. Their gal-bi (short rib) entree, gal-bi kimbap (rolls), and bibimbap were all very good as well. I didnt find anything I did not like, and find myself finding excuses to come back. So glad they opened up in Fremont!

Review №31

2024-04-21 22:35:09

Good foods, Good service

Review №32

2019-03-05 05:30:12

Slow service. the servers are kinda ditzy and washes dishes facing a wall instead of paying attention to the customers. waited 27minutes for to-go food inside. food was out and bagged, but the servers where too busy doing other things to let me know or bring the food to me. i had to get up and ask for my food after other customers food came out. wont be coming here again!

Review №33

2021-09-28 06:59:17

Some food taste great, like the chicken wings, bibimbap and pancakes. Some just taste ok or awful, such as the fried squid (very oily and little flavor) and kimchi fried rice (dry and taste just ok).Service is great tho,

Review №34

2019-01-18 01:40:42

Good dish, but we forgot to order the kind of stone bowl.

Review №35

2021-05-16 04:20:05

Came here with a friend who told me they had a good burger. I was doubtful at first but willing to try it... the soo ja burger was a really good burger a worth a try I might come back with some friends to try out there soo ja fries and they did something with the ketchup that it was spicy but good combination of spicy and sweet

Review №36

2022-04-18 09:05:47

Tonight there was a terrible smell in this restaurant that I cant imagine wouldnt have cleared out the place. An employee was mopping a puddle in the walkway from the door to the register and I was forced to walk through the mystery stank to pick up my food. Seriously vile. My M-95 mask did nothing.

Review №37

2021-07-25 04:30:20

Best Authentic Korean Bibimbap and choice of food. Loved all items. Lots of good drink choices. Hot pots are super tasty and service is very friendly.

Review №38

2017-07-09 05:30:09

The place isnt even busy and the service is slow. I ordered a beer and it never came; my food came out before the beer. Another table who has been here before us, got two beers as soon as they ordered it. I asked another waiter about the beer and either:1) she did not hear me because the music was too loudor2) she didnt understandAs for the food, we had seafood pancake, bulgogi rice, and pork katsu. Two thumbs down. All bland.

Review №39

2023-04-28 06:19:42

At this point I’ve tried almost every menu item entree. I always order at 10pm or later and the food always comes out great!

Review №40

2018-01-11 19:18:23

If youre looking for some fusion Korean food, you cant go wrong with this place. They also serve some bar food like gimbap, which is not often offered in many Korean restaurants around here.I love their spicy pork and the tonkatsu dish. On the TV they usually play sports or some K-Pop. Take your pick :)This place is also good for groups and you can order one of those big bowls of stew which can be shared with many people. Perfect for this cold weather. I usually come by myself so I just order the individual dishes. Another dish that I love is their variety of cold noodles. It will definitely refresh you up during those hot summer days.

Review №41

2017-06-16 06:23:00

This is the cursed spot of Fremont/Newark. Ive been to every single food business that tried to make it work. I sincerely hope this place lasts more than a year.Came here on a Tuesday afternoon, ordered a bulgogi meal along with Sapporo.The meal came as a dome of rice, bulgogi, and a small salad with dressing. Salad was fine, crisp lettuce, light dressing, and for some reason, 3 blueberries. Bulgogi was pleasant, not at all overly marinated and excessively sweet. It had a good balance of sweet and savory flavor.One small criticism is that the Sapporo is $8, which is on the high side of beer. Korean restaurants are usually slightly more expensive than typical Asian sit-downs, the food quality and service can make up for it. I just didnt expect this to also reflect on the beer. I imagine this to be because did the Sapporo was even $2 cheaper, patrons are more likely to order Japanese beer over the Korean soju, but thats just speculations.Overall, Im coming back. The food was good, severs were attentive, and they open late.

Review №42

2021-11-12 06:13:53

The food is a little pricey but its very good. Paired with the drinks that are available its a fun time with friends. The service is also really good and its an enjoyable dining experience.

Review №43

2021-10-16 02:12:10

A bit surprised for the large amount of native korean eater. The pototo fry is just so so. N the spicy chicken is no good. $$$$ too but good location n feeling

Review №44

2022-09-13 16:03:22

Love the garlic & sweet spicy wings. The plates i got was the spicy chicken. So good perfect for peple who like spicy.

Review №45

2022-09-21 02:38:53

Very tasty Bibimbap. Generous portions.

Review №46

2023-08-13 07:47:01

Tasty food and great service at reasonable prices make this bar my new favorite Korean spot! 🫶

Review №47

2019-05-26 20:36:59

I enjoy doing take-out here, theyre always really nice on the phone and were accommodating when I wanted my dishes meat / non-meat to be kept separate. I love to get their kimbap.

Review №48

2019-07-12 12:58:35

Ive only really had tteokbokki there but I like it. They have one with cheese and charge extra for it. I prefer it without cheese anyway. I believe they also have some basic gimbap. Nothing too fancy, but enough to get you a happy belly.

Review №49

2021-12-13 08:15:44

Ordered the bulgogi pancake and it was really good. We also tried some tacos. The service was a little slow and we didnt get one of the dishes that we ordered.

Review №50

2021-01-27 13:18:28

Amazing food. Awesome staff. Never had a bad experience here. Annoying/loud customers sometimes, sure, but the food is so good you dont notice them anymore.

Review №51

2018-08-15 04:47:19

This restaurant opens quite late (1 AM). Servers are nice. It seems to be Korean family owned / operated. Its good to hear K-pop also

Review №52

2022-04-12 21:55:33

Nice Korean street food. ~!!

Review №53

2017-01-31 17:19:54

I would recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious korean cuisine in Fremont.Portion sizes were very good,cheap price and consitently good food. If you havent eaten the fusion style of korean food,I storongly recommend you to eat at Sooja.

Review №54

2022-07-12 00:17:53

Great spot for some delicious korean food! 😍😋

Review №55

2018-12-16 08:13:18

Too much goodness comes out of this place and the management the servers the owners everybody that works here are the nicest people ever

Review №56

2023-04-15 04:55:29

My go-to place for Korean food. The quality is consistent and the food is great!

Review №57

2022-05-06 02:47:15

They served us shrimp that hadn’t been deveined or cleaned!! Other than that, the food was not bad.

Review №58

2017-04-25 05:43:43

Soo Ja Burger is off the Hook !! Just dont come between 2p-5p because they are closed. One of my new favorite spots !! Located close to the old Bay Billiards.

Review №59

2023-10-04 22:20:36

Over over priced for fried rice and other food, sorry to be this honest!

Review №60

2024-02-13 09:21:20

First time. Great experience.

Review №61

2022-01-15 05:44:56

Every dish - kimchee pancake, hot stone pot bibimbap, spicy pork bulgogi - and mango soju were all exquisite!

Review №62

2022-08-24 04:51:01

In Fremont and got the late night munchies? How ‘bout some hella yum stone bowl bimimbap?! You heard that right HELLA YUM!

Review №63

2024-02-23 21:22:25

Proportions are huge. Delicious

Review №64

2021-08-31 05:56:59

I ordered the Spicy Seafood Ramen and it wasnt even spicy. The noodles were overcooked but the service were good.

Review №65

2019-07-12 05:07:22

Poor service! Young male server exhibits passive aggressive behavior when asked for basic service like cutlery and beverages.Food was yummy though!

Review №66

2021-09-29 04:56:43

Always a great time for some late night drinks and Korean food. I love the spicy gizard plate.

Review №67

2021-12-18 06:47:53

Really good late night spot.

Review №68

2017-03-27 18:33:34

Great fusion food. Seafood udon and fried chicken wings were great.

Review №69

2019-01-13 21:46:57

The food is a mixture of Korean and American style. It’s ok.

Review №70

2019-04-05 23:28:38

Korean fusion food. Not very cheap. Food is good and place is clean.

Review №71

2021-05-07 19:51:11

The staff were friendly and the foods delicious!

Review №72

2018-10-14 15:58:50

Great food..reasonable price. Service was great!!!

Review №73

2022-03-07 04:09:45

Great service fun atmosphere and even better food

Review №74

2021-12-06 02:02:59

True Korean dishes! A bit pricey, but it is worth it.

Review №75

2022-08-19 02:19:54

Good AUTHENTIC Korean comfort food. YUM.

Review №76

2021-07-25 18:05:49

We loved the food but it was noisy.

Review №77

2023-01-08 13:33:17

Great Ramen friendly staff

Review №78

2023-10-18 01:37:46

Good Korean, not fqncy

Review №79

2023-02-01 13:44:36

Great late night spot in Fremont.

Review №80

2019-03-19 21:27:45

Bibimbap is delicious, and so is the seafood pancake.

Review №81

2017-07-18 19:46:04

Taste, service, portions are all excellent!

Review №82

2020-03-11 00:49:54

Get that soft tofu seafood soup its so good

Review №83

2018-04-08 03:32:58

Great place to hangout. Food is great!

Review №84

2018-09-14 09:45:17

Great food and drinks and open late!

Review №85

2018-08-06 14:41:04

Huge portions and good food

Review №86

2021-10-02 12:58:24

Delicious food, helpful service.

Review №87

2017-10-01 02:56:00

Bulgogi burger get ready to get in mu tummy

Review №88

2017-06-22 03:44:23

Outstanding experience at this new fusion spot!

Review №89

2020-02-14 05:32:05

👍

Review №90

2018-07-17 05:20:18

Very vegan friendly

Review №91

2021-04-25 07:36:05

My favorite place ever!!!

Review №92

2019-11-28 03:51:18

Excellent.

Review №93

2021-09-05 05:33:23

Amazing place

Review №94

2020-01-11 04:34:08

No ban chin plates

Review №95

2018-07-01 18:48:30

Soy wings are bomb!!!

Review №96

2022-02-21 02:22:35

Review №97

2017-10-15 05:12:14

Great place to go.

Review №98

2019-04-19 05:58:10

Nice

Review №99

2017-09-21 21:10:36

Good and original

Review №100

2022-11-03 23:05:11

The menu is diverse and delicious. All food is delicious

Review №101

2018-09-14 03:34:06

Although it is a fusion restaurant, the Korean food is very delicious. I recommend the stir-fried tripe and kimchi stew.

Review №102

2018-09-07 01:43:42

Its as delicious as Korea. I recommend it.

Review №103

2018-10-16 22:37:56

Warmth never fails me