Konjoe Burger Bar

If there’s a long line at the San Pedro Square Market it’s usually for Konjoe Burger Bar.
I’ve been to Konjoe a couple times now and the burgers are pretty good, but not the best burger I’ve ever had.
Konjoe serves up burgers with an Asian twist like the Kalbi which is served with kimchee cucumbers and a slightly sweet Kalbi sauce. Tasted great and the soft and fluffy bun really tied it all together. My only wish was that there was more meat. Definitely get a double patty.
Also had the signature Konjoe which comes with a fried egg on top. Pretty decadent and delicious.
I’ve had the pork belly baos as well and you get three in one order. These have been hit or miss. One time, the pork belly was super fatty and the next time it was fried and dry.
The fries here are the best in the market. Fried to order and sprinkled with a dusting of spicy chili flakes and other umami enhancers they are addicting. I just thought it was funny that the price of one order of fries (three dollars) is the same as an order of lemonade. Wouldn’t the fries cost more, or the drinks were cheaper? IMO

My husband and I came for lunch based on fellow Unilocaler reviews. It is located in the San Pedro Market so a counter service place with plenty of communal seating in the marketplace.
We ordered the basic burger which comes with a lot on it: cheese, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion and konjoe sauce (which is similar to thousand island dressing). The burger was perfectly cooked and served on a bun that was a little sweet (similar to Hawaiian roll). It was very tasty. Fries are good and a very generous size. We loved them with the house sauce.
Would definitely come back. Service was done with a smile and although there was a line, we didn’t feel rushed ordering.

This place has some yummy food choices but I hesitate to give it 5 stars because of the slow service. We like their fries– covered in some spicy salts-​delicious! My husband loves the chicken and waffles but they always seem to take a crazy long time to be ready. The burgers are good and flavorful with unexpected ingredients. Check them out!

In Texas, there’s a hole in the wall chain called Burger Tex that offers a bulgogi burger. It’s essentially marinated beef in between two buns with some of the usual burger condiments milling about, and it’s grungy, cheap, and kind of excellent.
None of the above applies to Konjoe. Located in San Pedro Square Market, Konjoe offers upscale casual with a price tag to match. That’s fine as a lifestyle and dining choice, but the burger doesn’t offer the same payoff.
The Korean-​styled burger isn’t made of bulgogi, but rather the standard ground beef hamburger patty, theoretically infused with Korean marinade. I didn’t taste much, and therein lies the rub. It’s a rather tasteless burger, obligated to be supported by its buddies. The Konjoe sauce appears to be a Big Mac thousand island derivative, perhaps with a splash of gochujang. I foodie-​added a fried egg, making it a Konjoe burger proper rather than just the basic. That was fine.
Maybe the pork belly or shiitake burgers there are more novel or better-​tasting. I’m not sure. As it was, the beef burger was fine but nothing special.

I’m only bitter that the burger is a bit expensive, limiting my intake.
Put out a burger/​fries/​beer deal and take more of my money guys. I know I know, I can get a beer anywhere I want at San Pedro, but if I could have the holy trinity mentioned above with one swipe of my card, not 2 swipes, one single, elegant swipe, I would be here more often. Even if it’s cheap beer, I like that too. Yes I’m that lazy.

Love this burger place! Whenever I’m downtown or just craving a good burger this is the the first place I would always pick to go. Already looking forward to the next time I go back.

I apologize that yesterday was my first time here. I always wonder why there’s always a long line of people… now I know .It’s not a hype, people. It is the real deal! Good Burger!!! Cool Service!!! I just had the regular burger… nothing fancy .I ordered mine medium rare. juicy burger of course and the trimmings that came with it was fresh… but most of all… tah dah! The Bun!!! ooh it was divine! I get to taste their fries with that spicy sauce. I really liked it!
Next time though… I will try the more fancy burger. like the one jalapeño burger.

mm, best burger ive had in awhile.
it was the only place in the food court with that many people waiting to order, so i fell in line :) it took like a million hours to finally get my buger and the wait was a pain but it really was worth it when i got my hands wrapped around that juuuicy burger (prepare to get messy and your hands drenched in it). the fries weren’t that great and the spicy ketchup was also nothing special. Want to try their lemonade drank next time :)

The burger speaks for it self. Eat one and you well know why this place is highly rated. Definitely a place to try if you’re in San Jose.

This may be the best burger in the downtown area of San Jose. The burgers can be pricey if you choose to take it to the next level and add an egg and pork belly. I would recommend the basic burger or the Konjoe burger with pork belly. The meat is a perfect medium and still juicy. I hope my arteries don’t clog eating too many burgers but they must be using ⁸⁰⁄₂₀ or something that packs flavor.
The fries are not included with the burger but are fairly cheap ($ 2.50). If you’re thirsty I recommend the lemonade as it is not too sweet and tart.
If you’re in San Pedro Square Market area and want a great burger I would highly recommend eating at Konjoe.

Located in a cafeteria in a less crowded part of downtown San Jose, on an alleyway so it’s clear of traffic, parking was pretty easy since its in a block with 2 hour parking all along the sides.
Our order: Konjoe burger without the jalapeños, and the pepper jack cheese replaced with cheddar (I’m weak, sorry)
The Basics Burger
Pork baos
An order of fries which you get to choose a sauce with so we chose the Konjoe sauce and ranch sauce
I was afraid the order would take long because when we ordered an old lady came up and told one of the workers she had been waiting for fifteen minutes, but our order came out pretty quickly.
The sweet bread they use for their burgers makes the burgers super delicious. I didn’t get to try their pork baos but my parents said they were delicious but a tad spicy, the meat was soft but there was a lot of fat on them. The fries were seasoned well and went great with the Konjoe and ranch sauce.
The most impressive thing that I found with Konjoe was that the burger was pretty light, most burgers are uncomfortably heavy for me, but I was able to finish the burger and leave with a happy tummy.

Such unique burgers! Konjoe burger is located inside the San Pedro Square right next to the phở place. Their decorations are very chic and service is quick and prompt and accurate. There are a few burger choices but I actually like it when I don’t have a HUGE menu because I can become very indecisive. I went with the huge special which is called the Konjoe burger. BTW I just want to say their website is equally chic and user friendly! What caught my attention with this burger is the fried egg that is inside and jalapenos because I like my food with an extra kick! My friend and I also shared the fries and we were allowed to choose some sauces. You can pick more than 1 so we decided on the spicy ketchup and also a mayo one.
There are plenty of seating since it’s like a food court. My burger was absolutely delicious! I would say it’s better than The Counter burgers and maybe even on par with in and out (omg). The reason i say that is because the burger has a unique crispiness to it. Every bite has a crunch and is delicious! The burger can get a bit messy and wet so grab a lot of napkin! They do wrap the burger up for you so if you’re skilled enough, you can somehow keep everything inside the wrapper, i failed. The fries were good but pretty average but I definitely appreciated the various sauces we could choose from as both the ones we got were pretty delicious. I really enjoyed this place and will definitely come back!

So I asked the cashier what’s the fattiest burger?! Yes it was that type of week to splurge on a meal for Friday dinner. Great recommendation to have the konjoe burger with pork belly! YUM! I had to eat the pork belly on its own to enjoy the fattyness of it all!!! I forget the sauce I had… It was quite unique and I resorted to ketchup.
$ 18 meal with just the burger and fries… Worth every penny! Will be back with the fiancé to basque it this place’s delectable burgers!

As someone who’s never super impressed with burgers, the Konjoe burger is one of the best burgers I’ve ever had! The meat was perfectly cooked, the fried egg had a nice runny yolk, the jalapeños added a spicy kick with all the fixings! This is my go-​to meal when I’m at San Pedro Square Market. Pair it with some alcohol/​fresh lemonade and fries and you got a perfect sports game meal!

What took me so long? The drive was definitely worth it! Burger game is served.
I’m not big on burgers and fries but changed my mind after trying Konjoe. Tucked away in the Public Market in San Jose with a unique fast food burger menu, you can’t beat it.
I had the Pulled Pork Burger and my friend tried the must try Konjoe Burger. I mean, a burger with an egg that all just melts in your mouth you can’t help but want another one to go. Lol. The Pulled Pork was my favorite because it had that yummy BBQ flavor or smoked bacon with this slice of something pickled.
Also tried the Chicken and Waffles. The seasoning on the chicken was off the chain. The waffles tasted like fluffy fried donut mix. You gotta order it.
Service was great and so were the prices. Can’t wait to go back!

You guys used to be good. Now your quality and service sucks. Putting little comments on receipts is not the best way to retain or attract new customers.
Dear Owner/​Manager, hire people who care about their job and customer service.

Definitely enjoyed my Konjoe burger immensely, though it felt a little spensy for something that didn’t already include a side of fries.
As far as flavor and quality goes, I would say that the burgers rate as high as a burger from Umami, and *almost* as high as a burger from Bachi in Las Vegas
I snagged a ‘Shiitake Jack’ and my man ordered ‘The Basics’. While the cook on my burger wasn’t exactly as I specified (got medium-​well, ordered medium-​rare) everything else was on point. The shiitakes definitely added a great umami punch, and the burger overall was juicy and flavorful.
I almost can’t imagine ordering anything else at San Pedro Market now, and look forward to trying their ramen spot in the SoFa market near by!

Nom nom nom… pork belly sandwich and baos… nom nom nom, all up in my tummy!
The baos lived up to the hype — thick cuts, juicy, flavorful with the thin pickled apple slices on top and drenched in sauce. I would say I wish they used a little less sauce (on the pork belly sandwich too) so I can taste the pork belly more, but that’s just a personal preference.
Good amount of pork belly in the sandwich too. And don’t be fooled by the «sandwich» vs. «burger». If you look at my photos, it’s the same buns as my friend’s konjoe burger which he enjoyed just as much. Again, very saucey. There will be a pool of sauce in your burger wrapper at the end.
The white peach lemonade was good but VERY sweet. I wouldn’t mind doing half-​2/​3 the lemonade and other part water. But if you’re a sweet tooth, you’ll love it.
Tl;dr
Recommend the pork belly baos and sandwich. White peach lemonade is really sweet.

PROS: YES, this place is as good as it gets in my humble opinion! I had the pork belly sandwich and it was OFF THE HOOK! NO REALLY, OFFFFFF THE HOOK! French fries… OFF THE HOOK! «I am in love and I don’t care who knows!» (Will Farrow… in Elf) Location is amazing, how can anyone complain about San Pedro Square, it’s a joint the WHOLE community digs on, and I am in my element!
CONS: Maybe a wee bit expensive, but it’s worth though!

This is the probably the most popular food place in the San Pedro Marketplace and with good reason. I haven’t ordered a burger yet but I do always get their Pork Baos which are pork belly in steamed buns. They are excellent!!! Slightly on the pricey side ($ 11 for 3 buns) and not as filling as the burgers but still a great dish. None of the orders come with a side of fries so you have to get them separately but they are good too.
I didn’t give this place 5 stars because of parking. It is the most popular place and gets so much business BUT it is one of the only places that doesn’t offer parking validation!!! That is ridiculous. The least the company could do is give their loyal customers free parking.