GIWA

Jaehyun Yeom

5 months ago

Giwa is literally selling happiness, no cap! 🌸✨ ​Giwa is more than a cafe; it’s a core memory. The positive energy and laughter here are contagious. * ​Pro Tip: Go to the flower shop inside for the most aesthetic photos—you’ll feel like a literal princess. 👑 * ​Must Order (in advance since it takes 20-30 mins): The soufflé pancake is pure magic. I’m lowkey convinced it’s the gold standard for all desserts now. * ​The Savory Side: The cheese tonkatsu was also 10/10. ​Such a gem! 100% recommend for your next bestie date. 👯‍♀️✨ This is my very honest review though I don't always talk like this! Words are polished to reflect the Giwa atmosphere. :)

Vince

3 months ago

Giwa is a Korean fusion restaurant that with a spectacular floral themed venue. They also have an in-store flower shop. This was a delightful dining experience, if you’re looking for a trendy new spot to try, look no further! Despite being it busy night, the staff provided friendly and courteous service throughout the meal. I was excited to visit and try their dinner menu, which had a variety of delicious options to choose from. To start, we got the Grilled Corn Ribs, the corn is covered in a gochujang butter and mayonnaise sauce and will delight corn lovers. For our mains, we got the US Wagyu Steak, GIWA Prime Long Rib, Creamy Uni Pasta, and Korean Fried Chicken. All the plates were delicious, my favorites were the prime rib and uni pasta. The prime rib was so rich and tender and the flavors definitely reminded me of Galbi. I love uni, so I knew I would love the uni pasta! The pasta is topped with a big piece of uni and nori seaweed. The drinks were all tasty and sweet, they have a couple matcha lattes and my Black Sesame Latte was perfect. There’s plenty of alcoholic drink options as well, try the Yuzu Ginger Mule which is under their soju cocktail menu. For dessert, we ended up trying the Souffle Pancake with Uji Matcha Cream. This was a sweet and delightful treat to end the meal with!

Marygrace Tobias

5 months ago

Tried Giwa and honestly, the food was really good. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor, and you can tell they put care into what they serve. Portions were solid, and nothing felt rushed or thrown together. It’s the kind of place you can go to when you want good food. Definitely a spot I’d come back to and recommend to friends. The rib was amazing, melts in your mouth and the freshness of the burrata salad just perfect.

Suara Orchids

3 months ago

This was a pleasant surprise. We dropped by to try it out. Parking is limited. Don’t park in the adjacent lot or you may get a ticket. The food was excellent. I took a few pictures of what we tried. The service was excellent too. I tried the Loco Moco. The atmosphere was nice too, great ambiance. Unfortunately, there’s no reservations. Definitely, worth a while to visit again next time we’re in the area.

Jessica Hernandez

5 months ago

This place is sooo aesthetically pleasing especially if you’re a pink girlie - the accents of pink throughout the restaurant made me so happy! There’s also a floral boutique at the front with beautiful arrangements in all sizes. The wait staff was very friendly and accommodating, which made the experience that much better. Now on to the food: absolutely delicious, full of flavor and beautifully plated. By far my favorite was the prime rib, it was “melt in your mouth” and buttery. The drinks were amazing, with the pandan latte being my favorite. If you don’t want caffeine, definitely try the Dawn Violet Ade (just make sure to give it a good swirl to get all the flavors mixed in). Definitely give GIWA a try! Highly recommend!

Farrah Chow

5 months ago

I love this new spot for a Korean fusion dinner in South Bay. GIWA is known for the brunch, but the new dinner menu is a must try. With the beautiful Christmas decor and festive ambiance, it’s the perfect spot to celebrate the holidays and new years. They even have a separate area for large parties! For food, I recommend the table side served fried calamari and gochujang glazed bossam. I also tried the cheese stuffed hamburg steak and truffle honey egg sando. There’s also a wide selection of drinks from hot coffees and non caffeine lattes to wine and cocktails

Janice Lee

5 months ago

First time here for a birthday party! Loved the atmosphere immediately after walking in, and I love how it was thoroughly decorated for Christmas. Service was wonderful. Priscilla and Charlie were super friendly and helpful. She made sure everyone’s order was correct and kept stopping by to check in. I enjoyed the food as well. The yuzu ginger mocktail is my favorite; I just love anything yuzu. I tried the LA Galbi Omurice and I appreciated that the galbi was on the side so I had the choice of eating separately or mixing it with the rest of the dish and gravy. The starters and soufflé pancakes were delicious too. I can’t wait to come back to try some more items like the seafood pasta!

secretly stashed

3 months ago

We decided to have a late lunch at GIWA Santa Clara for Valentine’s Day. Upon arrival, we parked at the back parking lot. The entrance was a wooden double door. Walking through the doors, the place felt cozy, ambient and very brightly decorative. The chandeliers, flowers and cake bar made this the perfect atmosphere for celebrating this day! We ordered: Classic Bulgogi Pork Cutlet /w potato soup Honey Truffle Egg Sando Sweet Potato Fries Ube Latte Biscoff Latte The Bulgogi was delicious. It can serve 2-3 people for sure! It hit the soul! Tossed with veggies and in the center rice topped with a sunny side egg, it hit the spot! The pork cutlet was my wife’s favorite dish. It can serve 2-3 people. The crispy cutlet topped with a sweet curry made it feel like home! A side of rice to catch the richness of the curry was an amazing touch. The sides included: soft and savory Mac salad, lightly dressed cole slaw and seasoned radish. The iced ube latte tasted phenomenal. It did not have a powdery after taste and it wasn’t “too sweet.” The hot Biscoff latte hit the spot. If you’re not looking for something too choclatte rich. The truffle honey egg Sando was an eggselent starter as the aroma of truffle filled my nose. Sweet and rich, way to start things off for our meal. We ordered the side potato soup along with the cutlet and I’m glad we didn’t sleep on it. You can taste the butter and the leeks embraced with the creamy potato. The sweet potato side was crispy and yummy. It was served with garlic aioli. We asked seconds on the dip. The wait time said 30-50 mins after we signed up. Surprisingly, we were seated in less than 15 mins. The staff was helpful, attentive, friendly and very nice! Overall, we will be coming back to share this place with family and friends!

Yay H

4 months ago

This Korean fusion spot is a really beautiful place for brunch. The aesthetics are definitely one of its strongest points — the interior is thoughtfully designed, and every dish is plated so delicately. Even the drinks are visually stunning, coming in a wide range of vibrant colors that make the whole table look amazing. One thing to note is the waitlist process: you do have to be there in person to join the waitlist. That said, the wait isn’t too bad because there’s a Korean supermarket right next door, so you can browse around while waiting. Once your number is called, there’s also a small waiting area inside, and you may need to wait a bit longer before being seated. I tried the uni pasta and the omlet rice. The omlet rice leans more toward a Taiwanese-style flavor profile, and honestly, it was just okay — not bad, but not particularly memorable. The uni pasta, on the other hand, really stood out. The sea urchin flavor was rich and concentrated, which I personally loved, and it felt quite unique. The only downside is that the portion was on the smaller side. Overall, I think this place is definitely worth trying at least once, especially if you enjoy beautiful food, aesthetics, and a well-curated brunch experience.

Tiffany W. Chang

3 months ago

Honestly I loved this restaurant! I went in feeling a bit skeptical due to the highly fusion and cheesy-looking dishes. But many of the dishes surprised me by how good they are! We ordered a ton of food. All the meats we ordered (beef & pork) were PERFECTLY cooked—tender, juicy, and flavorful. The mushroom salad was a surprising standout. The noodles (uni pasta and seafood pasta) were both tasty with good flavor. I thought the floral decor was cute. Our waiter was also super nice and accommodating to our large party. We all left full and happy. I would come back!