Bigspoon korean bistro – Authentic Korean Cuisine & Homestyle Dining in San Jose

This establishment is a family-run restaurant that offers two complimentary side dishes and exceptional customer service. The portions are generous and satisfying, and the cuisine is delectable. Although it is a small establishment, it can become quite busy during the weekend, so patience is appreciated. Typically, a bill for two individuals ranges between $35 and $50, which is quite reasonable.

We enjoyed a very good meal of Bibimbap with 7 small banchan. The Bachman included crab with daikon, fish, mushrooms, seaweed, kimchi and ranged from mild to spicy hot. The bibimbap was served with rice, cabbage, Seaweed, and topped with beef and egg. The beef had a few gristly pieces but was delicious esp when topped with a spicy sauce. Excellent service. Accessible entry and tables. Accessible restroom with 2 grab bars and 4 ft x 5ft space The restaurant has no music but is filled with conversation and laughter of happy customers. Humble warm place that is a little older venue.

We went when it opened at 5pm on a Sunday when there were parking spots available on the street. The kimchi pancake is very good, not dry or too chewy. No meat or seafood inside so suitable for vegetarians too. The sweet potato cheese katsu is unique and tastes good. Tofu bibimbop has purple rice underneath. Stone’s temperature is just right. For the tofu stew, we choose seafood tofu soup with beef short rib. Both are delicious. The only downside is when we leave, the restaurant is fill with cooking smells. Probably the ventilation is not working properly.

Close to east side san jose, one of the few Korean restaurants in that area, Bigspoon is a family friendly Korean restaurant with a very nice aunty who serves food. Parking is plenty in the back. They have great side dishes and will refill upon request and a variety of korean homey dishes This place gives off a homey vibe where its nice chill, and it feels like your sitting at home eating a nice meal with friends or family. They are known for their soup dishes which are huge and have good value and taste for their price. They also have cheesy tonkatsu that is instagram worthy Overall great place for good korean food.

Bigspoon is an underrated gem for authentic Korean cuisine in the area. They have a big variety of items, but my favorites here are the healing soups and banchan (side dishes). Here before this lovely place gets super busy like Kunjip ^^ Parking is easy and free in the little plaza lot!

We came here for lunch. We had the lunch special menu which included a small tofu soup (with few different choice of meats or veggies) and a meat side dish. Price was $19.90 before tax. I ordered the Korean short rib as a meat side dish ($4 more) and my friend ordered the pork bulgogi. For the tofu soup we both chose chicken. The soup and the meat were well seasoning. They were neither too salty nor too bland, just right to the taste. The short ribs were a little fat for me. The bulgogi was better. They can adjust the spiciness to your desire. The lady server was sweet and attentive. She refilled our free side dishes few times. The place was clean. I recommend this restaurant.

This restaurant is situated within the small Green Plaza near Mckee. It is very clean, employees are nice and friendly. The restaurant offers a diverse selection of culinary options, all of which are highly regarded to their delicious flavors, including the banchan which comprises nine distinct side dishes. The portions are notably generous, and the pricing is very reasonable. Please be advised that weekends may involve a lengthy wait for both seating and service. However, weekdays typically present a more manageable experience in terms of availability.

This is our favorite place to go eat tofu soup. They have generous sides and tofu soup is always so satisfying. Thank you as always!