Top Korean Restaurant in Los Altos
Su-Dam Korean Cuisine
4546 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022, United States
While you should expect Palo Alto/Los Altos prices, your meal will come with banchan (small dishes of food like kimchi or bean sprouts) and lots of water if you want/need it. My favorite items so far have included foods beyond the usual Korean BBQ, like naengmyeon (buckwheat noodle soup in cold/iced broth, very good for hot days) and kal-guksu (knife-cut wheat flour noodles in a thick chicken broth, good for chilly winter days or when you think you might be coming down with a cold). I love the variety of foods available at this restaurant that you wont usually see outside of Koreatown, and the service here has usually been pretty good. 5 stars, always happy to come here for lunch or dinner.
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Satura Cakes
200 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022, United States
For those of you who like Paris Baguette type Asian bakeries you will love Satura. My Korean friends who are fans of Paris Baguette love this place so I gave it a 3 star. I prefer traditional French patisseries so its more of a 1 star for me.We did try 4 different times, just because we live in the area, and are in Los Altos downtown eating several times a week.The last time we tried a fresh Tiramisu (we checked that it was sold out two days before so we knew it was relatively fresh), almond croissant, coffee bun, and some savory items. None of them rang our bells, not worth the calories. The tiramisu looked pretty but was just a lot of dense cream. Almond croissant not flaky but plenty of almond cream. The coffee buns are our favorite of the bunch, since we like Korean mocha bread.Husband was not happy to find that savory items like the ham and cheese croissant, bacon leek scone, had a sweet taste.Beware freshness levels. Long lines dont mean everything is sold out that day. Especially the cookies and cakes are only replaced on certain days when they run out I guess. If you want to be sure, go on an afternoon to see what they are sold out of. Then the next day they are likely to have fresh ones. On a weekday morning for example we got a rancid doughnut. The doughnut wasnt freshly fried, nor was the oil used good quality. It didnt even look good, but we naively assumed everything was freshly baked that morning (it isnt) and we tried it thinking it may taste better than it looked due to all the rave reviews.I also ordered a dino cake (sorry, I had pics but got deleted) for a baby birthday party and everyone loved it. The frosting is light. I am not a fan of strawberry shortcake to begin with, and felt that it wasnt fresh. There was some slight bleeding of the eye decoration. Assuming they assemble them a couple of days before and refrigerate them until pickup. Also, while the concept of animal theme cake is cute, the cake decorating skills could have been better. Its very basic, like a supermarket birthday cake level. I know this is Silicon Valley but for almost a hundred, you would think you could get a perfect cake.
Bevri - Los Altos
325 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022, United States
Was looking for a new place to try for our GNO, and came across Bevri. There is a location in Palo Alto, but the location in Los Altos was much closer to us. I have to say, anything and everything about this restaurant was great. The food was amazing, the quality and quantity great, the service was pretty darn good.Upon arrival, they were packed inside and out, but we were seated immediately; I like when a place understand the concept of ‘reservations'. We sat inside where tables are nicely spaced out. They have a full bar, but we opted to cork our own wine; corkage is $35 a bottle.The food is soooo good, and since I didn't order (friend ordered for the table to share family style), I have no idea what each item is called, but it looks as good as it tastes, just show the waiter my photos. EVERYTHING we had was DELISH. The dumplings are huge so don't order too many at once; can add on if you need to. There is also a cheesy bread thing; you HAVE to get that.I haven't had good food like this in a long time. And the service was sooo great. And honestly, it wasn't a pricy meal at all. Two apps, three entrees, dessert and a bottle of wine between four girls cost us each $55 after tax and tip. Not bad if you ask me.We found parking pretty easily bc we got lucky someone was pulling out as we arrived to the strip. But I'd definitely allow some time to find parking as it looks like it can be pretty busy.
Village Court Shopping Center
4546 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022, United States
This is a surprising little shopping center. We love to visit the Chinese restaurant, as its the most true-to-form Chinese food weve had since our trip to China. The Korean restaurant (Sudam) is great, too. We enjoy the teaspoon tea and drink spot, the Vietnamese restaurant, and the fresh pasta store. I have used the barber shop there, too, with mixed results.Overall, a nice place with ok parking and plenty of good food.
The Post
395 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022, United States
Ive been a regular at The Post for a while now, and Ive always appreciated its charming ambiance and the hardworking staff. Tucked away in a cozy corner of town, this restaurant has been my go-to spot for a warm meal and friendly service. Sadly, recent experiences have led me to reconsider my loyalty, primarily due to the behavior of the owner, Vicky.The staff at The Post is exceptional. From the moment you walk in, youre met with genuine smiles and attentive service. The servers are knowledgeable and eager to ensure a pleasant dining experience. Over the years, Ive come to know many of them by name, and their dedication and effort are truly commendable.The food here is consistently delicious, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. The kitchen team deserves high praise for their work; their passion is evident in every dish, from perfectly cooked steaks to delightful desserts.However, despite these positives, Ive been troubled by Vickys behavior. Vicky, the blonde-haired owner who is often the face of the restaurant, has shown a shocking lack of respect for her staff. Ive overheard her making disparaging comments about them, often in public and within earshot of customers. Terms like terrible and incompetent are alarmingly frequent in her vocabulary when referring to the very people who keep her restaurant running. Its disheartening to see someone in a leadership role treat their team with such disdain. On more than one occasion, Ive even heard her use foul language to describe her staff, which is entirely unacceptable and unprofessional.This kind of toxic behavior isnt just unprofessional; its damaging. A restaurant thrives not only on good food but also on the morale and cohesion of its staff. When the owner is openly critical and disrespectful, it creates a hostile work environment that undermines the efforts of even the most dedicated employees. No matter how hard they work, its difficult for the staff to stay motivated when they are constantly belittled and undervalued.For me, this was the final straw. While Ive always loved the food and appreciated the staffs efforts, I can no longer support a business where the owner cultivates such a negative atmosphere. Vickys repeated disrespect towards her team has tainted my experience, making it impossible to enjoy my meals knowing the turmoil behind the scenes.In conclusion, The Post has great potential, thanks to its talented staff and wonderful cuisine. However, the owners attitude towards her employees casts a long shadow over what could otherwise be a stellar establishment. Respect and appreciation for the team are essential for any successful business. Until theres a change in how Vicky treats her staff, I wont be returning.To the amazing servers, chefs, and support staff: thank you for your dedication and hard work. You are the heart of this restaurant, and your efforts have always been valued by those of us who recognize your contributions. I hope you find yourselves in a more supportive environment where your talents are genuinely celebrated.
State Street Market
170 State St, Los Altos, CA 94022, United States
A new addition to Los Altos downtown that we checked out this past week. It is always nice to have more of these type of clean and casual food courts around, so you can go with groups of friends and there is usually something for everyone. Seating is spacious, although this could change. For now, there is ample space between tables so you dont hear each others conversations.This review is for Bao Bei, and not sure if our ceviche and drinks were from Murdochs or Ostro.If you are looking for authentic Asian flavors, or value, (ten dollars for one bao!) look elsewhere.Service was great, and while the fusion food was a hit or miss (for us), its well executed, and we appreciate having a place like this nearby, and would definitely go back when we want a quick bite in a clean environment in the hood.We ordered salmon ceviche, spicy pork belly bao, fried shrimp bao, and Dan Dan mian.Salmon ceviche was actually a poke, which we should have guessed from the ingredients list. Had an odd metallic aftertaste for us.We appreciated the spicy pork belly bao had some meat and not mostly pure fat like a lot of pork belly out there. Fat had some crisp rendered areas. No warmed over flavor here either. Zero Gochujang flavor though. (Being Korean, maybe I expected too much) Fried shrimp bao was a fried pureed fish mix, and tasted like there was more filler than shrimp. (In all fairness, Eddie Huang ruined us for baos, the bar is high. So sad baohaus is no more. Seriously we dream of those baos we would get after shopping in union square)Dan Dan mian was overwhelmingly peanut buttery. But still, if you dont want to sacrifice ambiance, (lets face it, we dont enjoy eating at Asian hole in the walls, and only do it if the food is so good you cant make it yourself or get it elsewhere) and want some Asiany style food that is more American, there are worse places.I enjoyed my Monte Carlo, but not the brown spotted citrus peel and floaty waxy bits. One of the reasons I tend to mix drinks at home.Updates: visited at least twice more, most recent April 23 after 3 pm. Come on Bao Bei, do better!BAO bei visually more appealing, but quality of filling decrease, and size of BAO buns increase. For anyone familiar with Taiwanese BAO, you may not be happy. BAO buns themselves are very thick, noticeably sweet. You could fill up on one plain BAO bun, they are that big.Spicy pork belly BAO now has a generous drizzle of gochujang sauce, but roughly 2/3 of filling is pure fat. One of our two spicy pork baos was 1/4 meat, and thats being generous. I did speak with the manager Andrew about that one, and requested a replacement. The replacement that you see in the pic was better, but better in that only half was fat. The fat is not being rendered properly period. And the thickness of the pork is a third, if that, of the bun.The fried chicken BAO is about 3 times the size as the pork belly (bun remaining same in size) but of poorly trimmed chicken thigh meat. Its a typical Asian style chicken cutlet, but they should really trim the gristle and fat, and pound it to an even thickness.The mushroom BAO, tasted mostly like Sriracha, as opposed to unami. It had one big stem on the bottom, and thinly sliced heads on top (maitake/shimeji), and as a mushroom lover, felt it could have been meatier.On another note, nice that they offer soji, that isnt the ubiquitous green glass bottle.Was leaning towards a mixed drink today, so gave the Monte Carlo another try. Service at the bar was attentive, and the coupe glasses were perfectly chilled. Orange peels could have been better, and do always check your glasses for chips, I almost cut my lip on my second Monte Carlo (yes, it was that good). Bartenders would do well to always check glasses prior to pouring the drink, since this is not the first time.