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Mediterranean cuisine and award-winning wines in downtown Palo Alto
4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! I've been here a couple times and each time i leave VERY happy. The food comes out fast and is delicious. I don't think i've had anything here that i haven't liked yet. one of my...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is pretty expensive here but its open late night and has nice little areas to hang out. They will give you little treats like popcorn or nuts to eat while you wait for the food or order drinks....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the #29 - kimchi Fried Rice........ "Nom Nom Nom"whered you learn to eat like that? oh, back in the days of Nom Nom Nomwho is ur fav poker player?i think his name is Nom Nom Nom Le, took down the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Music, a relaxing atmosphere, and cool waiters made this place very memorable. My friends would keep ordering drinks and the staff would bring things like popcorn and fruit for us. Four bottles of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Price: Prices are a bit steep for a bar and the drinks can add up, but I've never been disappointed.Service: Like I said, never been disappointed mainly because the awesome service received by the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess this is the place to be for all Asians in the area on a weekend night. Just came back to this place last night for an old friends b-day and had a pretty decent time. Rolled up in here around...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The prices for their drinks just raised up. Service has been slightly lacking. BUT they remember my drunk ass ALL THE TIME! Sheesh. Thanks for the hospitality by squeezing in a large party of 70 ...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In my own opinion you can never have a bad night here at VIP. The service is outstanding, the food is actually pretty dam good and if you don't like soju then you can go up and order from their fully...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I drank. I turned red. It was a perfect evening. We finally returned to VIP nearly a year after the power went out on our initial visit, and had a great time. Ironically, we were seated at the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like alcohol that is juicy sweet, you have to try the white peach, apple, or strawberry sojou. But be careful, it definitely creeps up on you. I only had their french fries and carrot and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I never see much Koreans here. Does it answer the question?Thank you.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gombei!!! Oh how I love me some Koreans, you guys and your soju. I think to myself, this isn't going to get me drunk. 6 shots of soju later....I love you, I love this place, its so fun...what are we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is gonna be a 3.5 stars that gets rounded to 4. We came to VIP after meeting some friends at 99chicken (way overrated IMO). The bar was actually a lot bigger than I thought it would be. Lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
annyeong!a cozy little place, it looks a bit scary on the outside. super duper nice server that greets you with a genuine smile every time. great service from him (it's always the same guy every...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so now that I've been here like 5 times...I should properly review this place. The food is not that great and perhaps overpriced. $10 for a plate of fries? Eh, I guess that's acceptable when you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to: drink lots of beer that comes in large 1.8 liter plastic bottles, drink flavored or yogurt soju by the plastic pitcher, eat microwaveable popcorn like it's some kind of gourmet shit,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought it was going to be better? Or maybe it's cause I came late. Last night, my friends and I went to VIP after HUE's to go hang out for a little bit. The service was okay. The drinks were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been here twice thus far and have really enjoyed it. VIP is fun, unpretentious, cool, chill and everything in between. What's not to like soju? You can have them in all kinds of flavors....
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ran across this place was to go to radio shack. My bf told me that he goes to this place often, and just by first appearances, I was like EW. But the next day, we went with another...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Note to self - only go here with Nelson. The waiter remembers him and hooks us up with free food and extra drinks.PS - Stop getting drunk every time you go here. You should be the DD and let your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would have never known the little door in the corner of this strip mall was a cool little korean bar. The drinks are cool, but the food was bad. We tried the seafood pancake, and it was mushy and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is alright for drinks only. Not food. The food sucks. I do appreciate the free nuts, pretzels they give you. Also the carrot sticks. I have been here a few times drinking soju until the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With each and every return to VIP Oriental, I'm wrought with pangs of dread humility and hopeful repentance...... too often... we FAIL!Let me explain: According to fellow YelpSBC'rs Ed H....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1 star less because of the long wait that my friends and i had to withstand!!! we came around 10:45pm and finally got a booth at around 11:30pm-ish. My friend was drunk off of soju that night.. and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have never known there was a bar/lounge in this random strip mall on El Camino. I've probably driven by here several dozen times. The lights were low with 4 or 5 seating areas. A few...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
from the outside looking in...blacked out windows, cheesy signage, okay...who uses the term oriental anymore?? AAHHH!!!it has been some time since going for a wink,wink massage...i was so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love and hate you, VIP.I love you because you don't mind my loud, obnoxious being. You serve entertaining food (corn and chesse WTF) and you keep the drinks coming.I also love you because you play...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is my new favorite place. I came out to VIP for a UYE on Saturday. Despite the great company that evening, the venue was awesome!It's interior isn't fancy and food is so, so. But the soju...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service... LOVE the cheese corn. On the weekends I normally call for reservation though just to make sure we get a booth - or a table. We've had to stand and use the cart they use to keep the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're into affordable, fried food and yummy soju, this is the place for you! I went here for a friend's birthday, and he is pretty much a regular at this place, so he did most of the ordering. We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ehh, wouldnt be the first place i would choose to come. the soju was ok, but this plum wine drink they had was pretty yummy. at the beginning they gave us nuts at the bar, at the end we had popcorn....
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't realize that this place was called VIP Oriental! What's w/ the "Oriental" part? Anyhow, I still remember coming here a number of years ago... maybe 5 years ago when it was just a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been dreaming about army soup.... hmmmmmmmmSo after dinner, and drinks we went back for some.Sun has missed me and the crew! ;Dwe should all go back really soon...to remind him why the MIA....
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the place to be if you and your friends want a place to relax and snack on appetizers and pound afew beers..All I got to say is OB beer and Soju is always a thumbs up for me.The last...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have yet to walk out of VIP's doors sober. I love this place because it's freaking cheap, its open on national holidays, the staff is nice, and the soju/beer/food are all quite yummy. Extra kudos...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beware of soju. If you've never had it before, the flavors deceive you into thinking you can drink more than you should. I'm not sure I've had any bad flavors, but I mean, after awhile, they all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very, very friendly owners/staff! Soju, man.. it's a creeper! And it didn't help that my friend told them to make it extra strong. Anyway, a really cool place to just chill with a bunch of friends....
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can drive home from here blind folded.
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My head hurts. Why is there a kimchi pancake in my fridge? Where did that popcorn come from? Did I watch WWE on tv at a bar while sitting on a sofa in a quasi cube with waist high walls?I think I did....
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What? A lounge in Santa Clara?! Umm.. ok.. sure we'll check it out, and if it sucks (despite the Yelp reviews, which by the way didn't clearly define what this place was, just what it wasn't ha),...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aww, I love VIP. It's so chill and cozy, and the waiters know the regulars (me!!) on sight. That being said, this isn't a party place. If you want to be all crazy and obnoxious there are places for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man VIP IS SOOO COOL!!!!We partied sooo hard everyone got ultra faded!!!!OMG you shoulda seen Whatshername she was tumbling around and puked all over the bathroom floor LOLS!!!! Thats hot.And...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Are you tired of me updating this review yet again? No? Good *grin*For those of you who haven't figured it out, this is my favorite bar in the Bay Area. Now, if you've been with my buddies and I,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We usually come on a Friday night, about twice a month after a long week! They always have two bar stools for us and know our order:1) donkatsu (if one of us has not eaten yet)2) one bottle of bek...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very dark, chill place to hang out with a group of people. They play somewhat loud but not music. There are sectioned off seating areas to give some privacy to people. There is even a bar...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard about this place for years but never went until the Epic UYE of 2008. We went here after devouring an entire henhouse at 99 Chicken. We proceeded with sake bombs ... many rounds and then...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never would have known this place existed if not for Hottsauce and Grace's recent Epic UYE. I saw the sake bombs lined up on the bar - but I couldn't go there. I had already had my soju fill at 99...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had only tried the Army Soup here and I think at this time it's all I need. Where else do they serve this stuff?! I love it! I didn't even order it and it wasn't even hot when I ate it, I blame the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where is VIP? Oh its right here. This place looks like nothing from the outside. Are we REALLY drinking more? (walks in)Oh man...Emerson has just gotten a jug of strawberry Soju. Time to drink and not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So heading here from 99 chicken took us only a few minutes since it was just across the street, it's in the middle of a Korean plaza with the usual Asian stores like cellphone stores, hairdressers,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say is: Sake Bombs lined up 20 deep, a non existent dance floor where you can do almost anything...Well Almost anything :)
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soju drinks that really creep on ya. Come with friends and you can't go wrong. Our party of 15 or so paid a total of $80! yesss!... happy times.
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't usually come out on Saturday nights, so I'd heard of VIP for a long time but had never been here...until last night.Music blaring, but not headache causing, drinks lining the bar one after...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So was that an actual dance floor or are we just so money that we CREATED our own dance floor?
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in the mood for some soju or just want to lounge with a few friends, try VIP. People that frequent here are usually 20 something Asians who plan to drink, a LOT. Good place to come with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a triple bday party last night, i agree with Mimi that this place is a little bit small. i was with a party of about 15 and they could barely accommodate us. On top of that, it was so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
VIP Oriental rocks! Are you kidding me?! I can't believe I've never written a review for it. It's my most frequented bar for night out... we love the bar staff (especially Sang), the other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place is retarded.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't let the exterior of this place fool you. It looks quite shady but once you open the door, it's all gravy baby!We went here for a friend's birthday and had a blast! Food was awesome, yogurt soju...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They're always so crowded.. for a very good reason. This is the first place we go to when my friends and I feel like soju... but when it's crowded we go to Rumors. I mean, this place has really good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. It's not fancy but it's not at all ghetto. The drinks are priced reasonably for a Korean bar and the yogurt soju is pretty good. The kicker here is that they actually give you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know its a K-bar but damn this place draws a ton of wannabe thug asians. Place gets very packed too and service is alright. I do like the weird little appetizers they bring out and having their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the enclosed booths are nice and private. they provide complimentary snacks. if you order food, it tends to take awhile for it to finally come out. a great place to hang out with friends.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't all bad. A lot of people come here and I'm not sure why because its just a rectangular hole in the wall - nothing really special about it. They need to dim the lights - kind of like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say this has become my favorite drinking hole. Although this is only the 2nd time I'm here but I wasn't disappointed. Again, hanging out with group of interesting funny people, slamming soju...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Been here couple times, they have never been that busy of the times that I have been here. The staff is indeed pretty friendly. They have a small bar area w/ booth type seating along with tables. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall great place to chill and hang out with friends. I like how there's a bar at the end with dining tables on one side and sofas and coffee tables on the other. Awesome place to lounge, enjoy some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down has to be the best korean bar in the santa clara area!!! the service is great, the people that work there are totally friendly. I think its either the owner or the owners son, always greets...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think it's so funny that I keep hearing about this place on Yelp now. I used to come here with all my friends and it was always a good time. I've had a lot of good memories here and met a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this just happens to be the hang out place of choice by my friends. when i hear "kbar," i know my friends want to go here. normally, we come in large groups, at least when i go. there are usually...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Difficult to find, because all it says is VIP on the outside. Not to mention, its right next to an Office Max. But once you find it, its a pretty cool place to drink soju and just chill. The bartender...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been inside once, but that one time was enough for me to have a pretty smashing good time. We had a few bottles of OB, the peach and yogurt soju, and some peaches. The booth we were at was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wanna Drink but Downtown just seems to much for you?VIP is a great place to hang out with friends and share a couple of drinks. The soju here is pretty good, well how hard is it to mess up when all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know what? This place is magic. Maybe a Fengshui master scoped this place out, or maybe it's the gang I hang with.It wasn't my first visit to this place, but the first time I went there I was so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? I love vip. The 1.6 liter beers are funny and functional. The staff is welcoming and very friendly. The snacks are a nice touch too. A great bar -- whether you are Korean or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I went here on a Monday night ( I swear I'm not an alcoholic) to celebrate her last day of work. From the outside, VIP Oriental looked hella sketchy- blacked out windows and in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with Tiffany K. on Monday when we decided to be adventurous drinkers. It took us awhile to find VIP because we were going by the address number. We turned into the Office Max plaza across...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was the only brown person in here and quite possibly one of the tallest, but I didn't feel out of place.Good, strong flavored soju.The staff is SUPER nice and I love the free little muchies (snack...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dukk Boki is good!!! Good korean bar food type place. Never lets me down when I crave Korean Food at a weird hour.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Black hole anomaly in the middle of Santa Clara. Vodka is twice the proof, Jack bottles are on steroids, fries are $10 and regulars get charged double. I still had fun, (it was the pepole I was with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was the only white guy there. Problem? Not at all. After attending a UC and living in Japan for a year, I'm accustomed to blitzing a bar full of Asians, executing a well-timed Gaijin Smash, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alriiiiiiiiiiiight... a cool bar where my girlfriends and I can chill. The hosts are accommodating and friendly. They could use some other music besides rap though.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is another lounge I hang out at. The first thing I know is that the lighting is pretty bright. Most of the furniture are bought from IKEA. HAHAHA... *pat on the back for the observation. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chicka Chicka Yeahhh! When plans fail you are always there to fall back on!
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So one of my good friends always raves about this place so we ended up coming here last night and had a blast! First off if you didn't know where this place is it would seriously be so hard to find,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very chill place to have some drinks with friends. I like it.. wish it were bigger though.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good if you're looking for a clean place to just relax and hang out with friends. Very chill. I mean very chill. I'm just used to more lively environments.My only gripe is the pricing. It's a bit more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty picky about the bars I choose to go to, but this place tops my list here in the Bay area.Clean, good music, great drinks and plenty of eye candy. The bar staff is wonderful - they make...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i don't remember much of it except- restrooms were clean the night i came here to drink. the snack foods were good too... something pancake, maybe kimchi? i wanted to try their soup, but "the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not my taste. everyone there seems young..everyone seems UGh. they place is crowded with people that just dont mesh well with me.the line to the bathroom is always present...and it gets WAYYY to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. Everytime I go there, I feel like part of their family. Service is friendly and fast. They even give complimentary food after a while. It's hard to find if you dont know where...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We found VIP in the armpit of an Office Depot parking lot, and it looked like crap from the outside, but I knew that probably meant it was awesome. And I love K-bars. I can't think of anything...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I have a fascination with Korean bars for some strange reason... stranger that most of my friends aren't Korean and maybe even stranger, my white friend really loves K-bars ;)I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of the better Korean Bars in the area. It's in a plaza so there's plenty of parking (unlike Rumors). They have a full bar, but of course it's not the best looking bar compared to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just came from this place a little while ago. It was pretty dead today when me and my friend got there but I guess you can say they had good service. I cant really give a full review yet because I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright boys and girls, you ready to party??So I'll admit i haven't been to other korean bars around the area (hue, rumors) but i have to say, i love this place. Ever since i've come back from korea,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is one of the better Korean bars around the Lawrence/El Camino area. The atmosphere is chill and surprisingly they aren't blasting K-Pop from their speakers, just some good 'ol hip hop....
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I'm Asian, I was a bit uneasy when my friends asked if I wanted to go to a Korean bar.Having grown up in Mountain View and Los Altos, I guess I've become accustomed to being in a diverse...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. I didn't know what to expect when my friend said we were going to VIP one night. I thought it was going to be some bar in downtown San Jose, but no it was next to Office Max. We...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful service - fast, friendly, and efficient. Their flavored soju is stronger than jujubee, which is my preference. The atmosphere is a little ghetto (and young, seems like people in their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is completely hidden, I never knew it existed and i pass by it all the time! The service is absolutely amazing and super friendly. I liked that alot. Food wasn't too bad, we ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone is right. VIP has super nice and efficient staff, and they're down to drink with you too, towards closing only anyway...It's chill here, a nice little spot to kick back at. I'd hang out here...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never been to a Korean bar before, so I decided to check this out one random Wednesday night. It turned out to be a good idea.We walked inside and were promptly greeted by the staff and took two empty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service here is fantastic. There's no doubt about that. The people there cater to your needs without question or hesitation. I hate giving low ratings to places with friendly people, but I just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While stumbling upon this place on a Wednesday night, I figured after a few good Yelp Reviews, it wouldn't hurt to take a look at this spot.Entering the premises, we were greeted by our waiter Jin, he...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love soju and late night food, this is the place to go. I've been to V.I.P. twice and each experience has gotten better. Depending on the day you go, it can be super crowded and you might not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly attentive staff here beats other korean bars on El camino by far, however Hue has been getting slightly better. The bar itself is decently stocked but who comes to korean bars for regular...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service: Waiter was really nice but started to neglect us when it got busy.Venue: It was stinky when we first got in, and then, after about an hour it was thick with the smell of food. Ventilation,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Scary from the outside but a fun environment to chill with friends. They give you free snacks and the service is very attentive. The fries are delicious and the yogurt soju was weak. We got there...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 STARS!!!! Free Fries, Free Veggies, Free Popcorn, Free Chex-mix, Great Omelet Rice, Great Cocktail Soju, Excellent Hospitality, and always providing our group with a booth or table! This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nicest people - ever.Hole in the wall bar. Cannot find, especially if you've never been here. With the helpful assistance of the friendly staff at 99 chicken, we found this place.A shady looking sign...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was first introduce to VIP by my cousin who swears he's a regular and knows the owners out here. If I may say that its a pretty fun place. We usually order fries and Kimchee pancakes along with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and it's a fun experience if you can get a table. We couldn't find a table once on a Friday or Saturday, so we just left after 15-30 min. The other times, it was a very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't judge a book by its cover. Once you go inside, the interior is awesome. Couches to lounge in or table with a little more privacy. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I've been here on two...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is in the cuts, I mean it's in a huge plaza and everything, but you can't just see it driving by. I wasn't even sure if it was open the first time I went there. This place is a good spot to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I read all the reviews and decided to check it out last night. I love it!We were starving and didn't expect the full menu of yummy Korean food! Buffalo Wings, Kim Chi Pancake, French Fries, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first time I used yelp to find a new place to go and I really am happy I did. This place has heart and I'll tell you why later.Situated in a corner of a complex next to Office Max, it is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bar of choice.. mainly because they give you free snacks. Also, their fried chicken wings come out piping hot! It's a really loud and social place but you can still chill at a private table......
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
VIP is one of the three K-bars to choose from in El Camino. The inside is nice. I really liked the dim atmosphere. This is just my personal preference but I don't like how the seating areas are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HELLA FUN! Packed away in the corner of a ghetto looking strip mall, this is a fun spot to go with a LARGE group of friends.They have a small "dance floor" (which no one ever uses), a regular bar for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what ya'll are raving about. This whole in the wall place is sooooo tiny. I went with a group of friends, maybe 10 of us, and we were scattered because there was nothing large enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
VIP: Cafe, Restaurant, &/or Oriental...You choose a name.This place is a hole-in-the-wall from the outside. Located on the side of OfficeMax, you'll find the frosted glass entrance to VIP. If it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me contribute to all the positive reviews written here. This place is awesome! I have to say that I love old dingy korean bars filled with sketchy old men. This place ain't like that. A lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ladies and gentlemen, I am saving my 100th review for a special place. Now, I claim to be a SANTA CLARA girl at heart. Life has taken me to different parts of the world, most recently three years...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't go to Korean bars EVER.... but I went with my boyfriend and this place is awesome cos... they don't care what age you are, you can probably drink as a 12 year old. Awesome place to get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service is absolutely great here. If you're just looking for a place to chill and drink up with your buddies, this is the place to go. I must admit the place is really AZN, but if that's your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me give you a real damn review for VIP. First of all I didnt know it was called VIP oriental... that is soo orginal. hahaIve been coming here for over 3 years now....im not proud of it cuz that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All my friends LOVE to go to these K-bars (most of us aren't even korean) but I guess is from our tradition back in the college days... I LOVE this place. THe waiter i believe his name is Sung gets a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this bar a couple of times, and it's a great find. This place looks like a hole-in-the-wall from the outside, but once you walk inside the atmosphere is very clean, welcoming, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cool place to hang out at night the drinks are pricey only by youself but i like it beer is good chips nuts popcorn food is cool
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an excellent place to drink, eat, and hang out. The waiters are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed. We had the Yogurt Soju cocktail (split between 3 people) and a Kimchi Pancake (quite...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly a hidden lil Korean bar. Yet, often times it's way more Chinese people than Korean, so don't worry if you're not Korean, or even Chinese. The waiter, Sung Dae is the best waiter there...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this soju bar. It really is tiny and hidden (next to an Office Max) and only locals really know about this place (helps if they're Korean too ;) ). This place is great for large parties...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my 2nd home! Sung the service is great, He remembers us everytimes we come and gives us the same great service busy or not! Great food, and beer. OB and Hite are a must when you go. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite Korean soju bars.It's pretty tiny, hidden in the corner of a strip mall. It's one of the few places that I can go without any Korean people in the group and not feel like we're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Good and fun place to drink soju as long as you speak Korean, or you come with a Korean person.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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