Daeho Kalbi Jjim & Beef Soup

Now, let's talk about the star of the show - the food. Daeho Kalbi Jim is famous for its succulent Korean barbecue, and it's easy to see why. The marinated meats, sourced from the finest cuts, are brought to your table and grilled to perfection right before your eyes. Each bite is a symphony of flavors, perfectly balanced and bursting with richness.

Daeho Kalbi Jim is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the true flavors of Korean cuisine. With its exquisite food, welcoming atmosphere, and impeccable service

I will definitely come back later

Quality/Quantity - Simple menu done well.

Kalbijjim with added thick glass noodles, rice cake & cheese - I really liked this dish. Decent, maybe even generous quantities. I especially liked the thick glass noodles as it was new to me which helped me like it even more. Good flavors. Cooked well, including the vegetables. My only complaint was the beef; it could have been more tender and had less ligament [pieces. I had some tough pieces.

Rice - Our dish came with two rices, so we got one of each; both white and purple. I prefer purple. Actually, our daughter taught us how to make this ourselves, so we now make it at home. Well, for the few times we cook.
Banchan - 4 authentic banchans, not my preferred banchans.

Also available are meal kits, see website.

Atmosphere - Small local restaurant.
Cool educational decor, see pictures.
Clean bathrooms for both mens and womens and the floors were WET and soapy... So be safe.
Plenty of mall parking.
Open 7 days a week from 10:30am or 11am to 9pm.

Service - Good. We at times had to ask for stuff and they accommodated.
My favorite part of their service was when they melted the cheese tableside with a torch.

Price - $107+ generous tip.

Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 2019 with your 5 locations. We have been customers since day one at your Japantown locations. The Japantown location is the one we frequent most. Also, congrats on your 4 "brother" stores - Bansang, Bonmot, YakiniQ, Jina Bakes.

A classic Kalbi Jim spot that gets super busy with packed lines around peak dinner times. Food is your typical ~$90 for a big portion of kalbi jim and extras for all the regular toppings (IIRC it was $5 each for glass noodles/rice cakes and $6 each for cheese/veggies). Good to split between 3-4 people and each dish comes with 2-3 sides of rice depending on the size you get.

They also have a decent Japchae and a veggie bibimbap (that you can add cheese to!) - both were surprisingly good! Service was okay - the servers are really busy running around during meal times and they ask you to order outside while you're waiting to help expedite the food coming out.

The interior is relatively small but they're flexible with table arrangements to accommodate all party sizes but be prepared for a wait unless you come early!

When I think of Korean food, the primary thing that comes to mind is KBBQ. Who knew something as amazing as Kalbi Jjim existed?? TY to my BIL & his gf for putting me on game.

For starter, what is kalbi jjim? This specific Korean dish is made by steaming or boiling your choice of marinated protein in a flavorful sauce or soup. If the restaurant's name wasn't already a dead giveaway, DAEHO KALBIJJIM specializes in beef.

While there are quite a few beefy offerings, our party of two decided to go with the Doh Gal Jjim [beef rib w/ ox tendon and cartilage]. This meal is available in regular or large size and comes with 4 different banchan & 2 servings of rice [choice of purple or white]. These jjim dishes are made to your liking- spice level is customized by NOT SPICY, MILD, MEDIUM, or SPICY. Toppings are available for additional costs to round out the meal.

I initially wanted to go with medium spice, which involves jalapeños, but went with mild because I wanted to enjoy the flavors as is & avoiding the chance of the peppers being overpowering. Adding thick glass noodles was a must.

Food:
Banchan was good but essentially tasted very similar to one another. They all happened to be spicy, nothing remotely pickled in a tart kinda way which would have been nice IMO. At $84 [pre add-on fees for the toppings], the portion provided is hefty. The beef ribs were succulent, servings were generous, and the regular size portion could easily feed more than the estimated 2-3 persons. Flavors were AMAZING- mild spice level left a nice lingering heat that complimented the sweet broth. Veggies found in the meal consisted of carrots, daikon, and potatoes- all tender with a nice coating of the hearty broth.

5/5 stars. Food was great and the customer service provided from Amy was even better. She may be a woman of few words but her genuineness to help speaks volumes. Amy was prompt, friendly, and so accommodating. Thank you for such a wonderful meal and 1st visit, DAEHO.

Daeho is the best reference point for Kalbi Jjim in the Bay Area.

Known for their Kalbi Jjim with Cheese that they heat up on your table, the combination of tenderized beef and a nice cheese pull gives you a fantastic dining experience.

For tables of 3-4 ppl the Kalbi Jjim (Large) is recommended alongside a beef soup to help you take a break from all the immersive flavors.

Their side dishes are also solid but just be careful as their kimchi is on the spicier side.

Please note the milpitas location is always super packed at peak hours and you may have to wait 45-60mins but use the yelp waitlist/check in for reference.

Becuz it takes a while to make ur Kalbi Jjim they will ask for your order in line so that you don't wait for ur food for too long.

Highly recommend!

Daeho with some good korean foods! They started off with all the classic banchans which was plentiful. We started off with the kalbi tang which was a nice light soup to ease us into the feast. It came with some short rib which was soft and tender. There was egg and clear noodles as well. Next we got the kalbi stone pot which was super good as well. Ended with the large kalbijjim and definitely add the cheese. The cheese may sound weird however it was phenomenal and we wanted more. Got no spice to this, but I would try some spiciness next time. The sauce was very sweet and delicious and was great to dump on the rice. The meat was tender and soft. It came with carrots, onions, potatoes, and rice cakes, which were all great. we had five of us and had a little bit of leftovers left. I will definitely recommend the spot and come back.

I love the Kalbijim here!! It's always delicious, especially with cheese on top.

The staff here are also very nice and still seated us past 9 pm. They even gave us extra rice in our togo box for free!

Will keep coming back for the food and service.

Daeho has always been on my bookmarks. Went here on a Saturday for my brother's birthday and joined the Yelp waitlist around 4:45pm. We were seated around 5:30pm or so. Honestly, it is best to eat here when they open for a shorter wait time. While you are waiting for your table, the host will take your order if you are ready so when you are seated, the food will be ready.

We ordered the Kalbi Jjim (braised short rib) without cheese and the Kalbi Tang (beef soup). The selection of banchan was ok. They had kimchi, radish kimchi, chives kimchi, pickled onion/peppers and fresh green onions. I enjoyed both dishes! The beef was so tender in both dishes and both were flavorful. The Kalbi Jjim was soooo good. I definitely want to try it with the cheese next time. My brother suggested trying it without the cheese first. There was 5 of us eating the two dishes and we still had leftovers. So, very filling BUT be ready to spend some moneeeeey.

I am definitely coming back and trying the cheese on top of the Kalbi Jjim.

Came here on a Monday night and the yelp waitlist was only a 10 minute wait! The inside is spacious and has quite a few tables. We were seated quickly and placed our order before we sat down. We probably only waited about 10 minutes for the food.
We got the galbi jjim with cheese and purple rice. The sauce is savory, sweet, and spicy. We had a lot of meat and it was super tender. My favorite part are the rice cakes! Im giving it 5 stars this time because there were a lot more rice cakes than the first time I ate here. Definitely worth the wait!

Daeho is my boyfriend and I's go-to restaurant for birthdays, anniversaries, when friends are in town, when we are craving a hearty dinner with lots of leftovers.

We get the Kalbijjim medium spice, with extra cheese and rice cake! Absolutely worth the extra money to get the cheese and rice cake, those are my favorite parts. Their food is delicious and service is impeccable.

The banchan is ok, I like the spicy chives. Kimchi is not my favorite, but it pairs well with the purple rice!

If you're coming here with 2-3 people, you will probably still have leftovers since it's a large family portion. We go as a pair of 2 and we have TONS of leftovers! Extra bonus they pack AND seal your leftovers for you-- the flavor holds up very well overnight too.

I recommend coming right as they open at 4:30PM or coming on a weekday to skip the wait. JOIN THE YELP WAITLIST BEFORE COMING!! The line can get looonggg.

Overall, I cannot recommend Daeho enough. Will continue to come back again and again with friends and family.