T-Valley Korean BBQ

Introducing our very first B-Food Blog special Lunch Guest.....Gary Metcalfe. Gary and I decided to try T-Valley Korean BBQ today. We walked in and were quickly seated. The restaurant was very brightly lit, via natural sunlight coming though the front windows.


T-Valley Korean BBQ has many menu choices, varying between "Bento"-style lunch boxes and also, cook your own meat specials. To take full advantage of the the whole Korean BBQ experience, you should bring $20-$30 per person. We opted for the lunch specials, as they were reasonably priced from $8.99-$14.99.

Gary ordered the LA Kal Bi, Beef Short Ribs.

I ordered the Dwae Ji Bui Goki, Pork in House Special Spicy Sauce.

Each of our orders came with our chosen meat and:

Bowl of Rice
Kim Chi
Bean Sprouts with a Sesame sauce
Glass Style rice noodles with beef, mushroom and a light vinegarette style dressing
Green Salad
Orange Slices

The short ribs were better than any Hawaiian BBQ joint, and most Japanese restaurants. Fairly lean (for short ribs) with great flavor, could have been more tender though.

The spicy pork was very flavorful, not terribly spicy though. Tender, lean, bright in color, went well with the white rice.


All the food was well seasoned, no need for any additional condiments, everything you desired was in the lunch box. Spicy, salty, sweet, bitter, a veritable smattering of flavors.

The portions were very generous, which is always a plus. The food arrived quickly after we ordered it. Then the service got spotty, we found the service to be friendly but not attentive. Gary had to ask both times for refills on his Sprite and I had to reques extra Kim Chi more than once.

For you Sprite drinkers out there, Gary said that the carbonated soda to Sprite Syrup mix was perfect and that he would come here just for a refreshing glass of Lemon-Lime Sprite.


I also decided to order their Soft Tofu Soup served in a Clay pot. We found the Soft Tofu Soup to be like an "Asain Style Chili". It was loaded with Soft Tofu, Zucchini, Green Onion, White Onion, Beef, and mushrooms.

If you are in the mood for something different, and can deal with fantastic food over fantastic service, give T-Valley Korean BBQ a try.

You can visit them at:
7877 Amador Valley Blvd.
Dublin, Ca 94568