Welcome to Kaya BBQ & Tofu
Kaya BBQ & Tofu in San Carlos offers a unique blend of Korean barbeque and tofu dishes. Known for their juicy and tender KFC wings and flavorful braised short ribs, this Asian-owned restaurant provides a warm atmosphere and friendly service. Customers praise the seasonal and fresh banchans, along with dishes like the sizzling hot dolsot bibimbap and superb japchae. While some minor issues with side dish availability and service have been noted, the overall potential and delicious food make Kaya BBQ & Tofu a must-visit spot for Korean cuisine lovers.
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39 El Camino Real San Carlos, CA 94070 Hotline: (650) 595-9292
Located in the heart of San Carlos, California, Kaya BBQ & Tofu is a hidden gem in the world of Korean cuisine. This Asian-owned restaurant offers a wide range of dishes, ranging from traditional Korean BBQ to delicious tofu-based options.
One of the highlights of Kaya BBQ & Tofu is their extensive menu, which includes crowd favorites like the O Jing Uh Bokkeum (stir-fried squid with vegetables in a spicy sauce) and the Tofu Kimchi Bokum (sautéed kimchi with pork and steamed tofu). For those craving something more hearty, the Galbi Jjim (braised short ribs) or the KAYA Bossam (braised pork belly with pickled vegetables) are must-tries.
Customers have raved about the warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and fresh banchans (side dishes) at Kaya BBQ & Tofu. Despite some minor hiccups with unavailable sides and inexperienced servers, the overall dining experience is top-notch.
If you're in the mood for Korean BBQ that satisfies your cravings, Kaya BBQ & Tofu is the place to be. With a diverse menu, great service, and a cozy ambiance, this restaurant is a hidden culinary treasure waiting to be discovered. So, why not indulge in a flavorful journey at Kaya BBQ & Tofu today?
I know... many have criticized the price. I thought it was a it pricey myself but the food satisfies the cravings.
All you can eat korean bbq is hard to find, the setup is difficult for restaurants and onerous to operate: so happy we have one closeby! We enjoyed the cleanliness, prompt service and the bbq experience.
Classic Korean cuisine located in an antiquated plaza in San Carlos. Don't let the outside looks fool you though! When you step into this place, you're greeted with a warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and most importantly, delicious food! The banchans (side dishes) are seasonal and fresh. The dolsot bibimbap was sizzling hot and favorful and the jap chae was superb. Everything we ordered was so good, I can't decide which dish was a favorite. I'll definitely be back to try more.
Definitely a cute little spot that has sooo much potential. Meat selection was good. Sucks that some of the sides were not available when we were there and other sides were additional. But for the price, Can't complain. Steam egg and soup was Ok. Cheese corn was good but can't really mess that up. The Banchan was Ok but nothing stand-out. This place has potential to be as busy as other KBBQ once the servers gain a little more experience and learn the menu. Our server missed a couple of our orders and then reordered double the amount after coming back a couple times. But the servers were super friendly so can't even be upset about it. And there is plenty of parking at this plaza. Now I'm craving KBBQ.
I love this restaurant! We ordered Tofu soup combo. This soup is delicious. Fried shrimp- it's ok ., potstickers a little bit overcook. Will be back again!