Kaya BBQ & Tofu Menu (Update 2025)
Kaya BBQ & Tofu offers a buffet-style dining experience with a focus on Korean cuisine and barbeque. Located in San Carlos, CA, this restaurant takes reservations and offers delivery and takeout options. The menu features a variety of dishes such as stir-fried squid with spicy sauce, braised short rib, Korean fried chicken, and traditional Korean pancakes. Customers praise the warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and the freshness of the banchan (side dishes). The all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ option is popular, with customers enjoying the interactive BBQ experience and prompt service. While some customers find the prices a bit high, the quality and taste of the food make it worth it. Overall, Kaya BBQ & Tofu is a hidden gem in San Carlos, offering authentic Korean flavors and a satisfying dining experience.
KAYA Korean Fried Chicken (KKFC)
O Jing Uh Bokkeum /
stir-fried squid & vegetable with spicy sauce. (Spicy)
Tofu Kimchi Bokum /
sauted kimchi with pork & steamed tofu.
Galbi Jjim /
braised short rib (non-spicy).
Spicy Galbi Jjim /
braised short rib (spicy).
KAYA Bossam /
braised pork belly with pickled vegetables.
Jokbal /
pig's trotters.
Yuksu Bulgogi /
sliced rib eye, mushroom, onion with house sauce.
Original KAYA Wings /
that irresistible signature crunch of KFC wings, cooked to juicy and tender perfection!
Yang Nyum Chicken /
spicy and sweet (gochu jang based sauce)
Oh Sam Bokkeum /
stir fried squid w/ pork belly and veggies in a spicy sauce
Gopchang Bokkeum
lamb and veal small intestine stir fry with veggies in a spicy sauce
Soy Garlic Wings / ,
soy sauce, garlic and honey wings.
Original KAYA Boneless /
that irresistible signature crunch of Korean Fried Chicken (KFC), cooked to juicy and tender perfection!No bone to deal with. Great for kids and adults alike!
Boneless Yang Nyum /
spicy and sweet (gochu jang based sauce)No bone to deal with. Great for kids and adults alike!
Boneless Soy Garlic / ,
soy sauce, garlic and honey wings. No bone to deal with. Great for kids and adults alike!
Japchae /
stir-fried glass noodles w/ beef & vegetables.
Fried Potstickers (8pcs) /
pan-fried chicken potstickers (8pcs).
Fried Shrimp (5pcs) /
deep-fried prawns (5pcs).
Fried Squid (5pcs) /
deep-fried squid with garlic sauce.
Kimchi Pancake /
Korean-style pancake with kimchi.
Seafood Pancake /
Korean-style assorted seafood pancake.
Tteokbokki /
Spicy. stir-fried rice cake with assorted vegetables in Korean chili sauce.
Bulgogi Tteokbokki /
stir-fried rice cake with bulgogi & assorted vegetables in soy sauce-based.
Veggie Pancake /
Korean-style pancake w/ assorted vegetables
Appetizers
Bi Bim Bap / KAYA Fried Rice
Bibimbap /
mixed vegetables, beef & pan-fried egg over rice.
Dol Sot Bi Bim Bop /
mixed vegetables, beef & pan-fried egg over warm crisped rice served in hot stone pot.
Fried Rice /
pan-fried rice with beef, vegetables & egg on top.
Kimchi Fried Rice /
pan-fried rice with kimchi & egg on top. (Spicy)
Shrimp Fried Rice /
pan-fried rice with shrimp, vegetable & egg on top.
Seafood Tofu Soup /
w/ seafood.
Combo Tofu Soup /
w/ seafood and beef.
Beef Tofu Soup /
w/ beef.
Pork Tofu Soup /
w/ pork.
Kimchi Tofu Soup /
w/ kimchi.
Chicken Dumpling Tofu Soup /
w/ chicken dumpling.
Ham & Cheese Tofu Soup / /
w/ ham & cheese.
Vege Tofu Soup /
w/ assorted vegetables.
Mushroom Tofu Soup /
w/ assorted mushroom.
Soon Dubu (Tofu) Soups
Soon Dubu (Tofu) Soup Combos
Bulgogi Tofu Soup /
marinated rib eye beef + tofu soup.
Pork Bulgogi Tofu Soup /
marinated spicy pork + tofu soup.
Chicken Bulgogi Tofu Soup /
marinated chicken + tofu soup.
O Jing Uh Bokkeum Soft Tofu /
stir fried squid + tofu soup.
Mackerel Soft Tofu /
pan-fried lightly salted mackerel + tofu soup.
LA Galbi Soft Tofu / LA
marinated sliced short rib + tofu soup.
Bulgogi /
marinated thinly sliced beef.
Dae Ji Bulgogi /
spicy marinated tender pork
Dak Bulgogi /
tender soy sauce marinated chicken
Spicy Dak Bulgogi /
spicy marinated tender chicken
Kitchen Grilled KBBQ
KAYA's PREMIUM KBBQ
KAYA Wang Galbi /
marinated beef short rib (giant size served in one piece).
KAYA Seng Wang Galbi /
unseasoned beef short rib (giant size served in one piece).
Deung-Sim /
unmarinated rib eye steak.
Ju Mul Luk /
boneless marinated beef short rib.
LA Galbi / LA
marinated beef short rib (three bone-in).
Cha Dol Baegi /
thinly sliced beef brisket.
So Hyu Gui /
unseasoned beef tongue.
Dai Ji Sam Gyeob Sal /
unseasoned pork belly
Hang Jung Sal /
signature pork cheek.
Jang Uh Gui /
broiled BBQ eel.
BBQ Combo A / BBQ A
(2~3 persons) comes with Deung-Sim, Ju Mul Luck, Cha Dol Ba Gi, and choice of Samgyeopsal or Hang Jung Sal.
BBQ Combo B / BBQ B
(4~5 persons) comes with KAYA Wang Sang Galbi, KAYA Wang Galbi, Deung Sim, Cha Dol Ba Gi, and choice of Samgyeopsal or Hang Jung Sal.
DAE JI GALBI /
marinated pork short rib
SCALLION SALAD /
spicy seasoned green onion salad - the perfect pairing for KBBQ!!
SSAM COMBO LETTUCE/
garlic, green pepper, and lettuce SSAM mix
Saeng Sae Woo /
shrimp w/ salt
Sul Rung Tang /
beef bone broth soup w/brisket.
Galbi Tang /
short rib soup w/vegetables.
Woo Guh Ji Galbi Tang /
short rib soup w/ napa cabbage.
Yukgaejang /
spicy shredded beef soup w/egg & assorted vegetable. (Spicy)
Kimchi Jjigae /
spicy Korean stew made w/ fermented kimchi, pork & tofu. (Spicy)
Doenjang Jjigae /
soybean paste stew w/ vegetables, peppers & tofu.
Rice Cake Soup /
rice cake soup w/ vegetable, egg, onion, & beef.
Dumpling Soup /
dumpling soup w/vegetable, egg, onion, & beef (homemade dumpling 5pcs).
Rice Cake Dumpling Soup /
dumpling soup w/ vegetables, egg, onion, & beef (homemade dumpling 3pcs).
Al Jjigae /
spicy pollack roe soup w/tofu & vegetables. (Spicy)
Eun Dae Gu Ma Un Tang /
spicy black cod soup w/tofu & vegetables. (Spicy)
Budae Jjigae (K-ARMY STEW) /
(Serves 2 people) kimchi, spam, ham, sausage, & vegetables in hot & spicy sauce. (Spicy)
Go Deung Uh Gui /
pan-fried mackerel lightly salted.
Traditional Korean Soups/Stews/Seafood (Fish)
KAYA Noodles
Jjol Myun /
spicy, chewy, sweet & sour cold noodle
Mul Naeng Myun /
buckwheat noodles in cold beef broth.
Bibim Naeng Myun /
buckwheat noodles w/ spicy sauce. (Spicy)
Rice
Brown Rice
Banchan
4 kinds of assorted side dishes.
Kimchi
Gochujang
red pepper paste.
Ssamjang
soybean paste.
Side / Extras
Beverage
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Mineral Water
Bottled Water
Soft Tofu Soup /
Soft tofu soup w/ choice of protein. (Spicy)
Beef Bulgogi /
marinated thinly sliced beef.
Chicken Bulgogi /
marinated tender chicken in soy sauce.
Spicy Pork /
marinated tender pork in spicy sauce. (Spicy)
Jabchae Plate/
stir-fried glass noodles w/ beef & vegetables.
Spicy Chicken Bulgogi /
Spicy tender marinated chicken served with rice
EGG ROLL /
Egg omelet roll w/assorted vegetables served with rice
LA Galbi Mul Naeng Myun /
marinated short rib + cold buckwheat noodle.
Bulgogi Mul Naeng Myun /
marinated rib eye beef + cold buckwheat noodle.
Pork Bulgogi Mul Naeng Myun /
marinated spicy pork + cold buckwheat noodle. (Spicy)