BBQ Kalbi

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    660 E Gish Rd

    San Jose, CA 95112

    North Valley

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    Rachel K.

    We specialize in mobile food service, business, and event catering. Our unique combination of Korean and Mexican cuisine is always a hit! We offer fish, vegan, and vegetarian options unlike most other food trucks. Our focus is always great food and great customer service.…

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      Where can I find you, you are no longer at Valero? We miss you!

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      Hi Stacy. We miss you too! We'll be closed till beginning of May due to personal injury. Hope to see you again then. Be safe and take care!

      Rachel K., Business Owner 
      3 years ago

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      Shirley F.
      San Jose, CA
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      Nov 16, 2023

      I wanted to try out a different truck and decided to have their BBQ spicy beef plate drizzled with Spicy Mayo.

      They gave a good PORTION of spicy beef, however, their rice texture was as if they were going for a THICK congee.

      Anyways, I'd recommend y'all order anything that does not have rice!

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      Eva L.
      Santa Clara, CA
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      Jul 19, 2023

      The beef bulgogi and spicy pork bulgogi were both ok. The beef bulgogi seems to have a lot more moisture than I'm used to so the texture was a bit too mushy for me. It has the standard sweet bulgogi taste but can use more saltiness. A bit pricey at $17. The spicy pork bulgogi has a bit firmer texture, spicy as expected. I preferred the pork bulgogi over the beef. The staff was very nice.

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      A S.
      San Jose, CA
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      Nov 27, 2023

      Their bulgogi wasn't the best but wasn't the worst. The portion looked small in the container however it was actually a decent portion as I couldn't finish it all. Wish they did some sprouts or something more akin to Korean food because the side of salad was basic for the price of the plate.

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      Joe Z.
      Sunnyvale, CA
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      Jan 14, 2021

      Craving Korean BBQ? Do yourself a favor and try this spot.

      -Fresh food
      -Firndly service
      -Super Yummy

      10/10 would come again

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      Marissa C.
      Hayward, CA
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      Oct 13, 2021

      *Food truck review*

      2nd meal at one of the Earthquake's game, but my boyfriend and I shared a previous meal from another food truck only because we like trying different places. We shared the Korean BBQ Rice Plate with Spicy Bulgogi Beef and for the price, this place gives a big portion! Everything had so much flavor too!

      10/10 for food

      Korean BBQ Rice Plate with Spicy Bulgogi Beef (Food Truck @ Earthquakes game)
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      Mr. T.
      Santa Clara, CA
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      Oct 14, 2023

      Good food and service. Their bulgogi chicken was really good. Kimchi tofu fried rice was good especially with the spicy mayo.

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      Claire G.
      Santa Clara, CA
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      Jan 28, 2021

      Love how this food truck is so close to home! Tried to order through the app but the address was showing incorrectly so I called to verify. Owner was so nice and accommodating and took my order over the phone. I ordered 2 beef bulgogi burritos and 1 chicken teriyaki plate (rice and salad) and she asked when I'd like to pick it up. It was ready to go 20 minutes later. I pulled up and she greeted me by name! Told her I was going to post in Yelp and asked her to lose. LOL

      Delicious!

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      Cheryl B.
      Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY
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      Dec 11, 2020

      Holy moly - this was a great Friday surprise. We were lucky to get this truck at our Avalon complex. We didn't really know what to expect, so we were pleasantly surprised by the food quality, service, and quantity. I know some places are struggling in this new Covid world, so at most other places prices go up while everything else goes down. This was NOT the case with this business. We got hella tasty food - a lot of it - and it was served with a smile. It looked like a family was running the kitchen, which shows in the food. They had an efficient system and the food was made with care.

      If I had to compare it to anything - I'd say it's up there with Korilla BBQ in NYC. If you're unfamiliar with it, they were featured in the Great Food Truck Race years ago. Since I couldn't travel back home, I was especially excited to have found this truck.

      We got the bbq beef burrito and the spicy pork bowl. Between the two, the pork was our fave. We pre-ordered from the website set up for apartment complexes - the options there are more limited than what you can order in-person. Lessons learned from this time around: we'd probably just order at the window since there were a lot more choices (bulgogi nachos, Korean bbq Philly cheesesteaks etc.). We'd be curious to try those or maybe something with chicken. Overall - my husband and I are 100% satisfied with our meals and are excited for when it comes around again. PS- ask for the orange sauce. It's crack. No pics this time...bc we ate too fast.

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      Rachel K.

      Dec 11, 2020

      Hi Cheryl, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed our food! Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. We hope we get the opportunity to serve you and your family again!

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      G C.
      Mountain View, CA
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      Jan 23, 2021
      Updated review

      I finally saw an update from where the truck is..... Now located in one spot

      Now serving at Valero Gas station parking lot on the corner of El Camino Real and Pomeroy

      3305 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95051

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      Sonny Boy G.
      San Jose, CA
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      Sep 24, 2020

      Ughhh... Gawtdamn. I just wanted Korean food. So we got lucky. Right when the craving was there after work and needed gas, there was a food truck at the gas station. And whaddyaknow.. a Korean BBQ Truck!! Wtf?!! Really?? Someone must really love us.. BBQ Kalbi?? Gotta try it. Sooooo, we ordered the Spicey Beef over rice. OMG...

      Took the orders home, scarffed it down. Few days later, ordered again without getting gas, ate the same order again. Went on vacay, went back and ordered again, and again, the food was effn fantastic.. AGAIN!!

      Thank u ladies for being there, err, here hahaa ;D. Your service and food is HEAVEN. Thank you :)

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