K Banchan

The daeji bulgogi / kimchi sandwich is a thing of pure awesomeness! And the owner is the cutest thing on two wheels!

The food is fantastic. I had the BBQ Kimchi Bulgogi K-Sandwich, and Xtine had the Spicy Pork Lunch Box -- highly recommended!

I’ve come into this place on a couple of occasions and was really impressed by the quality of the banchan. I also ordered a mackerel lunch box on a return visit and thought that the quality easily matched the banchan i had tried. The size of the meal was generous and the fish tasted fresh and was well-seasoned. The service here is extremely friendly as well. Easy recommend for anyone looking for quick Korean food in the area.

Holy moly. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd ever find S-tier banchan outside of Koreatown in LA or Korea. Yet here, in this unassuming strip mall off Telegraph across from MacArthur BART, K Banchan is bringing the goods. Simply put, this is some of the best banchan- easily beats the big supermarket options by a long shot.

The storefront is simple with a couple fridges stocked with a wide selection of banchan, kimchi, stews, and meats. The ajumma working the counter helped breakdown all the different options - from picked veggies, marinated seafoods, and some treats like egg omelette. I loved the mix of classic banchan and some inventive ones like the picked beet "kkakdugi" which we had as a side for dinner and OMG I want more. The roasted garlic is to die for. And as someone who doesn't dig the classic black bean banchan, this one might have made me into a convert.

The banchan flavor is incredibly balanced and the quality is ultra fresh. I literally don't think I've ever had such crisp banchan. The snap. The bright acidity in the pickled one. I mean chef's kiss.

All in all, we picked up 6 different banchan for a little over $30. They also offer sandwiches and doshirak lunch sets as well. If you eat in, they also offer a side of rice to have with your yummy banchan.

I will be returning regularly. The supermarket banchan options just don't cut it anymore when you have a dedicated fresh option in K Banchan.

Here at the opening reception at "K Banchan Kitchen" today. It is located in La Mancha Plaza. Parking is readily available on site in the plaza. The Korean food here is delicious and absolutely amazing! Great for takeouts and there is a small area for dining in. There are beautiful plants being sold here as well. Well decorated. Great service! Highly recommend. It will be open to the public on Friday, 3/24/23.