Authentic Korean barbecue with bold, traditional flavors and high-quality meats. The grilling experience at the table makes it interactive and fun, and the banchan selection really completes the meal. Service was attentive, and the overall atmosphere made it a very enjoyable dining experience. I’d definitely come back.

New favorite KBBQ spot in Oakland. I was really impressed with how fresh the meat was, and they have a huge variety to choose from. It’s hard to find a place this good that doesn’t totally wreck your wallet, but the price here is really fair. Definitely coming back with a bigger group next time!

Allison Vonk

Delicious koren BBQ! I go there for the dol sot bibimbap- it's amazing on a cold night. Yummy dumpling too. Full bar is also nice. It can be very crowded. Try after 7 on a Monday night.

Jae Kim

On holiday from Australia, we almost accidentally found this place and pleasantly surprised. The menu was very extensive and the food was genuine and excellent. The service was great. Strongly recommend.

CC C

Absolutely amazing!!! I've come here ever since I was a little kid, and it's really good. This restaurant is a truly authentic kbbq, the waiters do speak fluent Korean. Came here recently around lunch and there was no wait! Me and my plus twos were seated rather quickly. We ordered the all you can eat, which is pretty worth it. Keep in mind that you have to finish eating in 2 hours, and that if you have leftover meat you have to pay extra! Anyways, at each table there's two complimentary sauces, one is really salty and another is kind of like soy sauce. Soon, a waiter/waitress will arrive and give you the banchan (side dishes), which are amazing. I highly recommend the fried potatoes. After that, you order and then you.... wait. Usually the wait is five to 15 minutes, it varies a lot because there's rush hour and all the staff members have to cater to all the customers. Once you get your food (aka raw meat and stuff) you just grill it and BOOM! it's delicious. Dipping it in the sauce is great- it kind of cools it down and just adds great flavor. This time we also order some noodles (i forgot the name) that were cold, which actually tasted really good. I'm glad I come here, because the food is just great, if you cook it well haha. But the meat is actually pretty good quality! You can also ask for lettuce to wrap the meat in, and they'll give you a paste as well (not sure if its ssamjang or doenjang, I don't know much about Korean culture but I love it). I highly recommend doing this because it's really good!! I also add some banchan in the wrap which is delicious. Keep in mind the banchan is complimentary and you can always ask for more! Anyways, this restaurant is just awesome. Please come here. You won't regret it. AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THOSE POTATOES! THEY'RE MY LIFE AND SOUL /lighthearted /half kidding

Jenn

This review is only for lunch special. This place is currently my favorite spot for galbi with an insanely good price. With the Galbi combo, it’s $24.99 and comes with cold noodles, really tasty banchans (side dishes), soup of choice (I do tofu soup), and galbi. Everything was so delicious and the pricing is great especially in this economy. The restaurant interior isn’t anything crazy but the service is phenomenal! You know it’s good and authentic when Korean grandmas are serving you. Parking is street parking - I’ve never had problem during lunch hour finding street parking but might be different later at night time. Overall, been here twice and it’s been consistently good. Definitely my go-to for cheap galbi and tofu soup! Might give the AYCE Korean bbq a try some time.

Paul

Yeah I really like this place. If you’re visiting and trying to find food you can’t get most other places go here. The staff is friendly wonderful and attentive and the food is great. Get the all you can eat and have an amazing time getting meat sweats for around 30 bucks. Other things like soups and kimchi there is also sold. It’s a little divey feeling but in only the best ways. Come here you won’t be disappointed.

+4

Abi Hwang Nable

This was not my first visit to Jong Ga House, and it is most certainly not my last. I frequent Jong Ga House when I’m craving korean bbq that reminds me of home. I have celebrated several birthdays amongst my friends here because it is perfect for large groups and they even throw in a birthday discount ($22.99 for the birthday person), two scoops of ice cream, and they play happy birthday through the speakers across the restaurant! They never fail to provide excellent, attentive service as well as authentic Korean bbq that keeps you wanting more. This is also one of the more affordable all you can eat (AYCE) kbbq spots in the East Bay. Lunch & happy hour (9pm-11pm) is $29.99/person and dinner is only $32.99. Compared to other spots that charge nearly $50/person and often have slower service or marinades that don’t quite capture traditional Korean flavors, Jong Ga House knocks it out of the park in every category. I especially love that they offer Mul Naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodle soup) and bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles) on the AYCE menu. These noodle dishes pair perfectly with freshly grilled Kalbi, so it is always a delight to be able to order one of these with my meal here. Mul Naengmyeon is always served with a side of hot mustard and vinegar to mix in to taste. It is such a refreshing dish that brightens your whole meal, make it as spicy or as sour as you want! Pro Tip: Be sure to cut your noodles into smaller pieces, they are super-duper chewy! Everything here is an absolute hit, but you have to try their Kimchi Pancake, Caramelized Fried potatoes, and, of course, the corn cheese! (Usually I order one of each per 2 people) You don’t have to worry about filling up too fast on the sides—the portion sizes are thoughtful, and you can always let them know if your table wants more or less of a serving. In addition to their banchan (complimentary side dishes that you can refill at most Korean restaurants), they also offer Booricha (roasted barley tea) which helps to cut the grease of some richer meats, like pork belly and intestine. Beyond the food, the stellar service has kept me coming back. During one of my first visits, I came with a party of eight, and one of our friends was vegetarian. The staff kindly let her order from the regular menu while the rest of us enjoyed the AYCE KBBQ + hotpot combo. (FYI: the hotpot add-on is available for parties of 5+ for just $10 more.) It’s the little things that they continue to do that make them my favorite Korean bbq spot in the east bay. Come give this small business a visit and eat your heart out!

+1

Tenzin Kunsang

Went out for my birthday and love the all you can eat bbq. They charge less for the birthday girl and also give us free ice cream with a surprise of birthday song. The server was amazing and always come out with warm face. Good luck Mr. Jongga. Will deff come back.

Xanthippe Cruz

THE BEST service I've ever experienced! Went here with my cousin simply because we saw it from outside and decided to try a new kbbq spot. Let me tell you, I have come to expect long wait times for a table, minimum 10-15min to get our meats out, staff that barely check up on you; from kbbq places. But not this place! I was extremely surprised when we were sat and had our meats and dishes in front of us within FIVE minutes, maybe even less! The food was delicious, great quality, and we never felt ignored or rushed to leave by staff! Our little party of 2 felt just as important as the other families dining. They even blasted happy birthday over the speakers and sang for one of the groups who was there for a birthday, which I thought was super cute! 100% percent will recommend to anyone and 1000% coming here again!!