Don Blanc Bar in Oakland
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2 months ago
We got beef set B. We were a party of 3 and in my opinion, the set is perfect for 2 people. All in all, the food is tasty. The fermented bean soup was one of the best I have had so far. The service is great as well. Great experience but probably will not go back just because there are other places that offer better value.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
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10
A week ago
Cute little place with a small parking lot in front. We were there early and there was no wait. Great quantity and quality of meat with those combos. Delicious side dishes! They will cook the meat for you! My favorites were the pumpkin and the jew meat.
3/2/2024 they just changed to a new owner. But I am thankful that the quality of meat did not drop a bit. Just a change of menu. Food is still very delicious. Loved the beef tartare and kimchi pancake.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
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8
7 months ago
There was a charcoal Korean BBQ restaurant here and it’s now became 2 separate restaurants. This is the BBQ one while the other is a bistro type that offers set plates like noodles and rice cakes. This one is not using charcoal anymore but Ga’s stove on table with a convex iron wok. Instead of bbq it piece by piece by ourselves, the waiter will put whatever meat ordered on the hot plate at once (of course, one kind at a time). The quality of the meats are good. We’ve ordered thin wagyu beef slices, LA ribs with small bones and flavored pork (serve cooked on a separate iron plate). Taste not bad at all, but, personally, I do miss the previous charcoal flavor a lot. The small dishes, mostly Korean pickles, are very tasty. However, not like the previous owner, they will only refill them as asked with a empty plate. One special item has to be credited is the fried rice at the end. Waiter will and some bean spouts along with very dark house sauce on the iron plate and let them stir fried with the juice and sauce left on the plate. Then add rice on top of the sautéed veggies and flatten them after well mix together. Taste really good though.
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
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8
6 months ago
Mess with bbq intestines? This is the spot to go to for small and big intestines and kbbq! The two times I've been here the intestines were cleaned very well and the servers start the grill up for you and mix it around getting it ready for you to eat right in front of you. I'm a large intestines guy with the crispy outside and a fatty with a little chew innards. Perfect to pair with all of the samm, banchan and dipping sauces they provide for you.
The kalbi we order are thick cuts but really tender and high quality. The only complaint I have is when we got the steamed egg you can smell that burntness of it as it was coming from the kitchen. When we complained that the bottom was burnt and affected the taste of the whole dish, our server returned it and came back to us saying the cook stated that that's how they do the steam eggs, as a Korean, no, it's not supposed to come burnt or taste burnt. Our server was nice enough to knock it off our final payment.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
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10
7 months ago
We came to this place late, around 11 pm and expected a Korean barbecue like any other places in Oakland. But not at all, the menu is different! The service is different and above all the foods are excellent. Recommended! Will be back soon.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pork Towl
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10
A year ago
It’s always a good time coming here with delicious food and lots of drinks, including beer and soju! The huge beef ribs are tender and delicious, the pork jowl is just the right amount of flavor and chewiness. I would always come back here to eat delicious meat and be served as well by the courteous staff
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10
9 months ago
Excellent meat and side dishes. Staff were tentative and helpful cooking the meat for us. Went two nights in a roll. Mugi-fuji pork was my favorite. Marinated chicken was awesome as well. Don’t forget to order the slushes. Tasted even better with a splash of soju added.
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10
A year ago
The best Korean barbecue restaurant in the east bay!
The Mujifuji Pork Belly 삼겹살 is so good, goes great with all the side dishes they serve. The quality of meat is high. Their banchan has great variety I love the japchae and potatoes. The kimchi pancake and spicy cold noodles are great options too. I love it served with a beer or some soju. It’s always a feast when we come here and we always leave with leftovers.
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8
A year ago
Tasty, but not particularly memorable. A Korean bbq with some rare-find options, though only a quarter full during peak time.
Aside from the novelty of monster beef rib bbq (우대갈비), the too-thinly sliced brisket and lack of variety in banchan left me eager for something more.
A good option if you’re not in the mood for waitlisting at neighboring restaurants.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Source:
8
A year ago
I think the quality of the beef was great and the food choices. I wish they had brown rice and other options for meat. But overall great place for dinner with a group!
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