Jeonju Hostetter — Restaurant in San Jose

TLDR: I don't know if the other location is better, and I don't know how new this location is. I would avoid until they hammer out the details of service. Food is just okay, but for $50 for two items, I expected more from the food quality + service.

I'll start with the positives: no wait time for lunch on the weekend clean and bright environment cool cooking videos on the tv and that's about it.

Let me move onto my biggest issue with this place: Two older women (like grandma age) were seated next to us. They seemed excited to be meeting to get lunch together and they were dressed up so cute. They asked for a menu from a worker, and were directed to use the QR code on the table. They seemed a little confused but got it working on their phone, but they were struggling to read the menu. So they called over a server again and said "Please can we have a menu, we can't see well" and the server didn't even respond verbally, just gestured at another worker to come over. She ended up telling the women they don't have a printed menu.

So here's my problem with this. There are elderly people who go out to eat. There are people who might not have a smart phone. And there are people who might not have good eyesight. What are they supposed to do? And what if the QR code site isn't functioning? There's NO printed menus in the restaurant at all? This seems like a major oversight, and the way the elderly women were treated was so coldly and dismissively. They went from being excited and smiling a lot, to being quiet and embarrassed the entire time. I would be so sad if I found out my grandma came here and was treated like this.

Some details about the food: We ordered the seafood pancake and the deluxe tteokbokki with the cheese and ramen. We didn't get banchan after after our food arrived which felt kinda weird. Normally banchan comes once you place your order, but fine, I could overlook that.

The seafood pancake was very dry and craggy and had some burnt edges. I'm not sure if this one was already made and under the heat lamp for too long, or if they messed up and just sent it out to us anyway. We didn't love the sauce that came with it, so we dipped in the tteokbokki sauce instead and that helped.

The tteokbokki was fine, my only complaint was there wasn't any fish cake slices in it which normally comes with tteokbokki everywhere else...

Jeonju Hostetter is the second location. The first / original location is in Milpitas. It's nice to have a Korean restaurant in this area. It's refreshing to find a Korean restaurant in North East SJ area, as they are not common. We came here on fairly late on a Thursday evening and were surprised to see this place almost at full capacity. They must be doing something right!

#JeonjuEats ~ Seafood Tofu Soup in Stone Pot - 4.5/5 Brilliant Seafood Tofu Soup. Those freaking Stone Pots...your food will not cool down. Make sure you put some in your bowl and wait for a couple minutes before you dig in...or you can burn your tongue like me...lol. Tasty, delicate and very satisfying. I just wish the portions were bigger... #LifeOfAFatty

~ Iron Plate Seafood Pancake - 2/5 This was unfortunately a disappointment. I usually love Korean Seafood Pancakes. I read some other glowing reviews, unfortunately this was not our experience. We really wanted to like this. The Seafood Pancake was just too Oily and didn't have enough seafood in it. I'm hoping they were off on this one...

No issues returning. the staff was friendly and service was fine. I'll try the Seafood Pancake again...hopefully next time I'll have a...

Located near the San Jose Costco, delightful dining experience. As someone who typically enjoys tofu stew, I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant's impressive array of dishes, particularly their samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) and seafood options.

The restaurant boasts a welcoming and cozy ambiance, perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. The staff is friendly, attentive, and eager to recommend dishes, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Seafood Pancake Flavor: This dish is a crispy, savory delight. The combination of fresh seafood and green onions creates a flavorful bite that is both slightly sweet and umami-rich. The accompanying dipping sauce adds a tangy, salty kick that complements the pancake perfectly. Seafood Bibimbap: The seafood bibimbap is a modern twist on a traditional favorite. The fresh seafood provides a natural sweetness, while the vegetables add crunch. The melted cheese introduces a creamy richness, blending harmoniously with the spicy gochujang sauce mixed into the rice.

Rating: 5/5recommended for anyone seeking delicious Korean food in the...