JangTu Restaurant

- BEST GAMJATANG (pork back bone w/ potatoes pot)- BEST SOONDAE (get the assorted organ dish- Modeum Soondae)- BEST GOPCHANG SOONDAE GUK (blood sausage soup w/ pork and intestines)I've been going here for yearssss and always find my way back. Some other dishes I've tried that I thought were just ok: boiled pork slices with raw oysters, yukehjang, fried flounder.

Food (4/5)For our party of three, we ordered the haemul pajeon and the Yum So Jungol (spicy goat stew with veggies in hot pot). It was more than enough, we could have done without the seafood pancake. If you ask for rice with your soup, they will make a fried rice with your leftover rice and soup - great ending to the meal. The Yum So Jongol had a lot of meat in it and was perfectly spicy and seasoned. I usually don't like eating too much crown daisy but it was a great accompaniment to the flavor of the stew and goat meat. The Haemul Pajeon was good, but not that crispy. The side dishes were really good and they also did a good job with refills.Price (5/5)Seafood pancake $20.99 and the Yum So Jongol was $47.99, which is really reasonable. It could feed a party of three which is a great deal.Wait Time (4/5)We came here around 130pm on a Sunday and waited ~45 mins. Luckily there's a market in the plaza so we did some browsing. They don't have a notification system so just be mindful of the time and be back before they call your party.Service (4/5)Honestly for Korean ajuumas (no hate!!), their service was very attentive and respectful. We originally were going to order another entree which our server dissuaded against (and thankfully she did). Ambiance (3/5)It's clean but it's more of a casual establishment. There's a wall with takeout containers on one side of the restaurant.Parking/Access (5/5)Located in a strip mall, there's plentiful parking even with the busy market next door.Overall, this is a very authentic Korean restaurant with big portions. I personally likely would not be back often due to the distance and portion size. I also need to be in the right mood for it haha

This was a super unique Korean food experience!We tried the modum soondae dish which had pork liver, tongue, stomach, and blood noodle sausage. I believe this was to be paired with a gochugaru salt and what tasted like kimchi juice (wasn't sure if these went together, everything was just given to us haha). This was great, definitely to be shared with at least 3 people, I couldn't finish even half on my own. We also got a soondae guk stew that came as a combo with three yellow croakers. This was super homey and had a seollongtang vibe.Lastly we got the goat stew which I'd never had before. It was spicy with chrysanthemum leaves. The taste was good but I wouldn't get it again because the goat skin had a little bit of fur.The store has a handful of indoor seating and is run by Korean moms. Service was great.

Came by on a cold night for dinner.Parked in the plaza parking.Walked over and wrote my name on the waitlist. Friendly staff gave us menus and we ordered before sitting down. We waited about 40 mins that night, Ordered Someori GukSoondae Gopchang GukModum Soondae DishOnce our table was ready the food came out fast. The soup hit the spot on a cold night.I liked the Modum Soondae Dish, the sundae tasted fresh! Great portions, I was full after.We took back leftovers. Bathroom was clean.

I ordered via delivery apps. Food was coming quickly and amount was pretty enough considering the price. I really love the taste and similar when I ate in Korea

Whenever I want a savory soup, this is one of my favorites to go. This Korean beef soup is simple in flavor one might say it's a bit bland but I really like it this way since many foods are too flavorful that you feel too much. This soup has generous beef slices. I sometimes add more pepper powder, the chili sauce, and lots of toasted perilla seeds. It depends on my mood. However you season it, It's comforting and satisfying. The banchans are delicious too. This place is quite small but it's always busy. You most likely have to put your name down and wait outside until the staff calls you. The service is good and efficient. You should check it out!

Great place to have some authentic Korean food. We waited 40 minutes on a Wednesday night, got seated around 8pm. I really appreciated how they have chicken bulgogi and the meat was so juicy! It was also my first time having oysters with bossam which was delicious with the kimchi. The haemul pajeon was crispy and full of seafood. This restaurant will definitely fulfill any cravings and is worth the wait. Service was friendly and decently fast once we were seated.

Absolute place to come for soondaeguk!The place is small with not so many tables so there was a surprising amount of wait. I think we waited almost 30mins for a party of 2.The lady takes the order while you are waiting though so the food comes out relatively quick which is amazing because we were so hungry from the wait!The soondaeguk is delicious and was exactly what I was craving! Will definitely return to this place! What a find!

We came at 1pm on a Saturday. Despite it being somewhat later in the afternoon, there was a line outside. We put our names down and waited around 15 minutes. Some parties placed their orders earlier so that they could be served right when they were seated. The restaurant was quite busy inside (the restaurant itself isn't that huge), and all tables were full.All the workers in JangTu are incredibly friendly and kind! We took a while to order, but the waitress was patient and brought us drinks in the meantime. We ended up ordering the JangTu Baegban (soondae guk with pan fried yellow croaker) and the Haemul Pajeon (seafood and veggie pancake). The JangTu Baegban had a distinct white pepper taste to it, stronger than I'm used to eating, but it enhanced the flavor of the soup quite well. I enjoyed the different types of meat within the soup, and I think it's a great option for people who want to try different types of meat. The pan fried yellow croaker was also fried well! The Haemul Pajeon had great texture due to the seafood. Although I would've preferred it a bit crispier, the flavor was great!JangTu is definitely one of the top Korean restaurants I've had in San Jose, serving authentic options. I would definitely like to come back and try some other dishes!

Overall, the food was great, but I'm giving three stars because the dishes were hot, and I wish they would use stainless steel instead of plastic. Additionally, while I could tell that the water cups were sanitized, they still had a lingering smell that affected the taste, so I waited until I got to my car to drink my own water. We ordered the Soondae Gopchangbokeum, which was good but a bit salty for our taste. The bokeunbap was excellent, though, with a generous portion!