Seoul Komtang(S.K.T) — Restaurant in Pleasanton

This was my first time trying Korean food, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. The kimchi had a delightful spice to it with a well-balanced flavor that wasn’t overwhelming—perfect for first-timers. Personally, I enjoy a bit of a kick in my kimchi, and this one delivered just enough heat while remaining savory.

I ordered the beef short ribs, and my wife opted for the beef fried rice. From the moment the food arrived, the aroma was incredible. The short ribs were flavorful and aromatic, but I felt the texture could have been improved. They were slightly chewy, and for short ribs, I prefer them to be more tender and easier to eat. For that reason, I’d give them a 3.5 out of 5. While the tenderness could have been better, the taste and presentation were still on point.

My wife’s beef fried rice, on the other hand, was outstanding. I have to admit—it was the highlight of our meal. If you visit this spot, I highly recommend trying the fried rice. It was hands down the best I’ve had, and the fried egg on top was a nice touch. I’d rate it a solid 4.5 out of 5. My only suggestion would be to make the egg yolk slightly runnier, which could add an extra layer of umami. Even so, it was absolutely delicious.

As you can see in the photos (taken a bit late into the meal), the food looked fantastic even after we started digging in. The portions are generous—enough to share, though not quite family-style. For our meal, we spent about $30-$40 per person, which felt slightly on the pricier side. Fortunately, our son just snacked on our plates, so we didn’t need to order a separate dish for him.

Overall, this was a wonderful spot for lunch. The food was flavorful, the portions were satisfying, and the experience was enjoyable. I’ll definitely be...

My review is based on my first and only visit. Not going to eat here again as long as the same people prepare and serve my food. Overall not a very good experience. Here are the reasons: It appears this place is run by a husband and wife but can’t confirm. Service is mediocre. The lady doesn’t speak English and can’t be bothered most of the time. She was not happy that she had to give me a four person table all to myself because there was not a smaller table. Never heard a thank you from her. There’s NO lunch menu. Therefore all items are dinner prices thus quite expensive. Maybe customers couldn’t be bothered coming because of this. During the time that I was eating I only saw one couple coming in. The place was quite empty - not a good sign. Food is not great. I ordered cold soup noodles. The noodles were good but the soup was bland - basically no flavor. The 3 banchan dishes were below average. This is the first time I have seen green onions served as banchan. They were extremely tough and chewy. Also the mustard sauce was watery and tasted diluted. The restaurant gives a messy feel. The dirty dish cart stood next to my table all throughout the time that I was eating. There were flies in the dining area. Owners did not bother to take action to get rid of the annoying insects. They don’t take credit cards if your bill is...

This isn’t your typical Korean BBQ place. If you come here for Korean BBQ, then you’re missing their signature items.

After coming here for many years, this is our go-to spot. I like their komtang (ox bones soup) and my wife is in love with their cold noodles. I enjoy their cold noodles too, but I’m not obsessed about them like my wife is. I blame Korean drama for introducing my wife to cold noodles Lol. This place is pretty authentic to what we have experienced in South Korea where you use scissors to cut your kimchi into bite sizes. Not sure why, but the cutting of kimchi whets my appetite. How do I know this place is authentic? Because every time I dine here, 90% of the customers are Korean.

This time I saw the next table ordered some fried stuff on the rack. After looking around, I found a picture for tonkatsu. Tonkatsu seems pretty ordinary, but yet when consuming, the next table was almost silent as they were focused on the tonkatsu. Think I’ll order that next time. This place only has a rating of 4 stars, but perhaps I’d like to keep it that way so this place doesn’t get too crowded...