Bay Area Foodie Guide | Daeho OR Kunjip for Korean Braised Short Ribs?

Both restaurants specialize in Korean-style braised beef short ribs (Galbi Jjim)—a must-try dish that’s perfect with rice! Honestly, you can’t go wrong with either. Prices are similar (~$70 per person), and both let you add extras like cheese or veggies. 1️⃣ Daeho Kalbijim & Beef Soup 📍 Locations: SF Japantown & San Mateo 🥕 Included Veggies: Carrots, daikon, onions, rice cakes, potatoes, glass noodles 🍚 Rice Options: White or multigrain 👅 Flavor: Richer and slightly sweeter than Kunjip’s version. 🍽️ Other Dishes: Tried the spicy beef soup and clear beef broth—meh, not worth ordering. 2️⃣ Kunjip 📍 Location: San Jose 🥕 Included Veggies: Carrots, broccoli, rice cakes (so good!), pumpkin 🥒 Banchan (Side Dishes): Includes refreshing cucumbers—great for balancing the richness. 🍽️ Other Dishes: Clear beef broth needs DIY salt adjustment—skip it. Final Verdict: Daeho for a sweeter, heavier take. Kunjip for lighter, veggie-forward vibes (and those rice cakes!). Hot Take: NYC’s traditional Korean food never wowed me (DMV’s Korean food spoiled me!), but their fusion spots are 🔥. #KoreanFood #BayAreaEats #GalbiJjim #Daeho #Kunjip #SFfoodie #MustTry #ComfortFood 👌🍚