Daol Tofu & Korean BBQ
| Address: | 4301 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, USA |
| Phone: | +1 510-601-6001 |
| Site: | casserolehousekorean.com |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
| Working: | 12–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 1–10PM |
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Sherry Li
Cold and rainy El Niño winter? Perfect time to eat Korean food! Casserole House is a great neighborhood spot for, you guessed it, Korean casseroles. You can get other items as well (such as bibimbap and some barbecue like bulgolgi), but the star is really the casseroles. You have a variety to choose from, such as seafood, kimchi, and ramyun. You really cant go wrong. We got the dumpling one. A small is the perfect size for two people. The casserole includes a variety of banchan, a free small pancake, and rice. The banchan and pancake were delicious! I liked that they didnt go overboard with the number of banchan and really focused on quality. I loved the azuki and soybeans. You almost never see that anymore. The casserole was very good. Theres something about fermented pepper as a seasoning for a soupy meal. The dumplings in be casserole were big and flavorful. Even better when they split open and absorb all the flavors of the spicy broth. Bonus points for the ahjumma who came by often to refill our tea (which was awesome since it had some ginger and other herbs in it), give us tips and fun facts about Korean food, and gave us her secret fermented lemon tea as a finisher. I would go back just to chat it up with her! When youre not feeling like gorging yourself on all you can eat barbecue (dont get me wrong, ayce barbecue is awesome, but not every week), Casserole House is a great option for a healthy, hearty, and delicious meal.
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Shawn Clover
Some authentic home cookin (or at least how I imagine home cooking to be if I was Korean, which Im not, so only guessing). The first plate to hit the table is a nice surprise: onion pancake, which is like a little pizza cut into 8 slices. After that, a good variety of decent panchans arrived, followed by our spicy pork (tasty) and noodles with clam (huge portion in a huge bowl). The women working there are very friendly and happy to explain all things Korean food-related to Korean gringos like me. When I began to scoop leftovers into the doggy container* she sat down at our table and told me I was doing it all wrong, and promptly took over and showed how leftovers should be packed together, along with detailed re-heating instructions. Like I said, very nice people. *Its very rare I dont cleanup all the food on the table, but there was just so much food...I couldnt do it.
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Michael Manguinao
Great food and friendly service, all in a clean and inviting restaurant. Plenty of seating for variable-sized groups. We tried Daol over the other local Korean restaurants, because of some stellar reviews. The food and service lived up to our expectations. From outside to in, the restaurant was clean, modern looking, and inviting. The staff was friendly and courteous. The side dishes were plentiful and varied, and each offered a unique taste and texture to get our appetites running and to add to our main dishes. If spicy is your thing, then their menu is sure to satisfy. From soft tofu stew akin to their name sake, to spicy ramen cakes, Daol delivers on the spice and flavor, all at moderate prices.
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Vivian Chan
Heres the lowdown: -casserole--meh, I think I may just not be a huge fan of casseroles--I find them kind of bland? -ddokbokgi--kind of spicy, so if you cant handle your korean red pepper paste, be wary! -bulgogi & kalbi--the bbq here is good! -kimchi pajeon/veggie pajeon--pretty good, and pretty big portioned, too! -dol sot bibimbap--not entirely sure how to differentiate quality of bibimbap.. -japchae--large portion -mandu--has some glass noodle filler tldr: great for BBQ and a carb on the side--pajeon or ddok depending on your tastes!
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Mike Wilson
Casserole House is one of our favorite places to eat in Oakland. They serve some of the best Korean food period. The black goat soup is where its at! The staff is always so welcoming and friendly. They remember us when we come in and treat us like family. The atmosphere is cozy and makes you feel as though you are visiting a friends house for dinner. All of the sides are so tasty and fresh. If you love Korean food, or have never tried it I highly recommend Casserole House!
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John Cho
So much care put into each meal. The ingredients are of high quality and the dishes themselves. For example, instead of salt, they use a plant called hamcho, which is a plant grown by the seaside. Their casseroles are very delicious. One thing I would also say though is their service can be lacking at times, but I give them a pass because the food is really great and the owners are very nice, just getting older and forgetful at times.
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Dasha Cherepennikova
I went here with some Korean friends, who all agreed that the food reminded them of their mothers cooking! The waitstaff is a bit frazzled during the dinner rush, but the food is amazing and a great value. We absolutely stuffed ourselves for about $20 per person (including tax and tip!). I really enjoyed the fried pork bellies and the pancake appetizer. Lovely authentic experience!
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A Private User
Its my favorite Korean restaurant. Been there several times, the food is delicious, well prepared and presented. The owner is friendly and attentive. The dining room is clean and inviting. If you want good Korean food, this is the place to go.
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Daniel Nguyen
Service was a little slow even though it was empty (on a Sunday afternoon), but once we ordered the food came out pretty quickly. Tons of small dishes, a pancake, soup, rice, and the main entree were included in the lunch special.
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Ka Wong
Service was very friendly, though a bit slow at times. Id say food on on par with nearby restaurants, not too shabby but not outstanding either. Overall quality and authentic Korean food and very comfortable environment.
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Laura Kessell
Atmosphere is more "hole in the wall", but rating is for the food! One of the best bimbim bops on Telegraph, which if you know how many Korean restaurants are on Telegraph, this is a real compliment.
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Michael W
The best Korean food Ive had anywhere in the States, actually. Seriously, its all good, and the owner is there pretty much all the time. Its clearly a point of pride. LOVE this place.
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Albert Lok
Delicious casseroles, love the unique flavors of the black goat one. They also sometimes give samples of side dishes as freebies. Unfortunately, service is a little slow.
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Lisa Fogleman
Though I prefer "cook at your own table" Korean BBQ, this tasted FAR better. All of the small plates were delicious and the meat was flavorful and tender.
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Tu Lam
We come here for the lunch specials. We always get the Kalbi (short ribs). And they always give us a free order of seafood pancake. YUM!
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yan h
The food there is great. The lady who prepares the food really playing attention on the food nutrient that she provides.
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Benjamin Lioue
Lunch special was on point. Lots of variety of small dishes and lovely service within an affordable price range.
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John Lin
Very good food, a bit on the high side in terms of price but alot of small dishes served!!
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A Private User
Really nice people, great food, lots to love! Authentic experience!
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Samuel Arbizo
Good korean food. Banchan is good. Spicy pork is excellent.
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David Foreman
Great food. Quiet tasteful atmosphere. Excellent service
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Paul Lam
Family comfort food. Could provide more alcohol choices
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CHONGXI YUAN
Amazing Korean food and great service.
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Jae Hyuk Lee
Good Korean restaurant
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SmArtGrEEn Ling
Recommended!
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Sam Pasarow
Mediocre.
