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Jong Ga House

Korean Restaurant$$$$
Adams Point, Oakland
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    Ben C.
    "Banchan galore!!! Order one of their many delicious tofu soups."(4 Tips)
    Viradel P.
    "Seafood pancake....yummy"(4 Tips)
    Miguel Y.
    "My go to spot for Korean BBQ in Oakland."(9 Tips)
    Seema K.
    "Get the bi bam bap with Kim chi, very yummy!"(6 Tips)
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  • Ryszard S.heart icon on user image
    Ryszard SzopaApril 26, 2015
    Probably the best Korean I've had in my life. The all you can eat Korean BBQ option is really huge - we were not able to finish it. The seafood pancake and starters are too die for.
  • SFist
    SFistOctober 10, 2014
    Our must-order here is the dak galbi, a cook-it-yourself stir fry of boneless chicken, spicy-sweet pepper sauce, cabbage, and unctuous, chewy rice cakes. But that's just one dish on a 100+ item menu. Read more
  • Jackie L.heart icon on user image
    Jackie LeeSeptember 9, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Great for group meals if you can get a reservation in! There's a form online you can fill out and it's easy to get a hold of them on the phone otherwise for same day reservations.
  • Miguel Y.
    Miguel YupangcoDecember 16, 2014
    My go to spot for Korean BBQ in Oakland. Get the all you can eat if you're hungry. Pork belly and beef are my favorites.
  • Ally M.heart icon on user image
    Ally MSeptember 14, 2015
    The meat here is super delicious, and the service is great too. The soups were the star, though! They were both absolutely delicious.
  • Simon W.heart icon on user image
    Simon WillisonJune 28, 2016
    The kind of Korean place where they bring in 16 different delicious side plates without you even asking for them.
  • Tom M.
    Tom McGhanMay 30, 2012
    Skip breakfast, lunch, then come for all-you-can eat. Start with all of pork belly, kalbi(beef) and chicken, then get more of your favorites. If you MUST get something else, try the seafood pancake!
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussNovember 2, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Lots of great options for Korean food in Oakland, but Jonga Ga has the best banchan so I always end up here.
  • Eater
    EaterFebruary 23, 2017
    There's a dizzying array of banchan here — 16 types! and a $22.99 all-you-can-eat situation that has better-than-average meat quality. Read more
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    _July 24, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Marinated short rib, vegetables, fried egg and rice in a hot stone pot! Comes with a lot of banchan. Be on the lookout for the sweet crispy potato!
  • Dai S.heart icon on user image
    Dai ShiJanuary 16, 2016
    The all you can eat BBQ comes with a cold noodle soup to start and another soup of your choice, along with a dazzling array of side dishes. All for $23!
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    BommyAugust 27, 2018
    Gets packed so be sure to put your name down. Most dishes are good but the braised beef dish is not worth the price. It's mostly bone and carrots.
  • Nathan L.
    Nathan L.November 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Incredible! Not just A, but THE Korean place in East Bay.
  • Alex K.heart icon on user image
    Alex KimOctober 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Korean restaurant in Oakland! Really recommend the bibim naengmyun. Lotta side dishes here
  • Shelly Z.heart icon on user image
    Shelly ZordichJanuary 20, 2016
    If you're bringing a group, get a reservation! Then make sure to order the beef sirloin when you do all you can eat KBBQ!
  • Richard C.
    Richard CepedaJanuary 21, 2013
    They have amazing dinner deals like the unlimited meat for $25 at the burners. Amazing and I will update more when I go for dinner again.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussSeptember 16, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    This place is often slammed at dinner. It's very accessible for lunch and their set menu are a great value.
  • Benjy W.
    Benjy WeinbergerSeptember 27, 2014
    Your food will come with a huge array of small plates.
  • Mike B.
    Mike BrinkmanNovember 14, 2011
    SO much food for an unbelievably reasonable price! We've never had a single dish we didn't like. The food is incredibly flavorful!
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussJanuary 7, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    The Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap (#64) is my favorite healthy lunch in the area.
  • Thomas G.heart icon on user image
    Thomas GonzalesMay 22, 2017
    Great food, somewhat slow/absent service. Seafood stone bowl bibimbap ftw.
  • George D.heart icon on user image
    George DyFebruary 16, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Cheap and delicious - a deadly combo for the Korean food craving.
  • Laura L.
    Laura LNovember 15, 2013
    Good place. Nice atmosphere. Korean BBQ. All you can eat for $20. Or good lunch specials under $10.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussOctober 21, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    One of the most vegetable rich lunches around. I love their Bi Bim Bop.
  • Keith
    KeithJune 11, 2015
    Amazing array of kim chee; it turns out I liked far more than I thought I did.
  • Ben C.
    Ben ChapmanAugust 6, 2013
    Banchan galore!!! Order one of their many delicious tofu soups.
  • Andrea F.
    Andrea FantiniAugust 3, 2019
    The Kimchi Pancake was delocious and also the Mushroom Dol Sot
  • Stove C.
    Stove ChopsJanuary 5, 2017
    I'm Korean, and have eaten a lot of Korean food, so trust me when I say this is not a great spot. Bulgolgi and galbi were pretty meh. The spicy pork and chicken were...different. Kinda disappointed :(
  • Aliceheart icon on user image
    AliceFebruary 17, 2015
    AYCE KBBQ ($25 pp) also open weekends!
  • 영준 유.heart icon on user image
    영준 유June 21, 2018
    The best korean restaurant in town
  • Kat G.
    Kat GainesAugust 26, 2017
    get the AYCE! well priced and worth it
  • Zach S.heart icon on user image
    Zach SchmechelMay 25, 2016
    Get the Bulgogi Beef!
  • Libby L.heart icon on user image
    Libby Lee-EganMay 31, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Beef and kimchi pancake ruined me for all other food ever. So good
  • Karina N.
    Karina NMarch 15, 2018
    You will smell like smoked BBQ from head to toe when you get out. I promise you
  • Dai S.heart icon on user image
    Dai ShiNovember 2, 2014
    Make a reservation, they get busy at dinner time!
  • Ricky S.
    Ricky ShinNovember 12, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    best Korean food in Oakland and maybe between all of sf/east bay. the bi bim bap is bi bim bomb!
  • Lana C.heart icon on user image
    Lana ChoiNovember 24, 2017
    The kimchee pancake here is 🙌🏻
  • Joseph K.
    Joseph KanginanJune 12, 2019
    Had buffet here, it is 1 of the worst korean bbq we ever had. The pork, the beef, etc were not good. Regret to have dinner here ☹️
  • Kelly .
    Kelly 🍰June 9, 2013
    Ban chan count - 18! Decent BBQ. Get a large Hite to wash down that MSG
  • Benjy W.
    Benjy WeinbergerSeptember 27, 2014
    Spoon hygiene is very important here, apparently.
  • Lydia C.
    Lydia ChenNovember 6, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Lunch specials and sets from 11-3 every day. Get a set so you can have delicious K-food leftovers for later!
  • Mystie R.heart icon on user image
    Mystie RodriguezSeptember 1, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Yummy Korean BBQ! My go to spot
  • Haley C.
    Haley ChiJanuary 18, 2014
    They also take reservations so no hassle to wait
  • Nicholas W.
    Nicholas WalterJuly 4, 2014
    Get the Pork belly.
  • Lalaine B.
    Lalaine BarrionJanuary 13, 2011
    Kimchi fried rice for lunch! The food here is really good and very affordable.
  • ᴡ T.
    ᴡ TischlerAugust 27, 2010
    Lunch specials for $8! Free refills on appetizers that are included in the special
  • Daniel V.
    Daniel V.August 3, 2013
    Get the seafood pancake!
  • Helen K.
    Helen KimApril 10, 2011
    Yum pork Bo ssam appetizer (with oysters)
  • Keith S.
    Keith SmithDecember 10, 2014
    Crowded even at 8pm....my shrimp and vegatable dish good but not great
  • Linda C.
    Linda CoxApril 19, 2015
    Spicy pork!
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