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    8 Star K

    4.6 (267 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Kalbi, 12. Bibimbap / 비빔밥, 6. Seafood Soft Tofu Soup / 해물 순두부
    Jee P.

    This is where you want to go if you're looking for no-hype Korean food. We stopped by 15 minutes before closing, and they were gracious enough to offer takeout options. We ordered galbi (plenty of meat with a delicious, tender marinade), bibimbap (five different namul and a nicely fried egg), and seafood sundubu (somewhat mild, but more of a homemade flavor with real seafood broth rather than MSG or premade broth). Everything tasted great, and the flavors weren't overpowering, which isn't always the case with many post-K-pop wave restaurants. We really enjoyed our meal, and this place deserves a true five-star rating. From what we could see, the kitchen was very clean and well organized, and the husband-and-wife team worked hard to prepare everything fresh rather than cooking in batches and reheating. My family loved the food, and the cashier was very pleasant--friendly and enthusiastic about explaining Korean terms on the menu. We hope to visit this lovely hidden gem again the next time we're in Palm Springs/Joshua Tree.

    Suzanne K.

    We stopped by for lunch on our way home from Joshua Tree. We ordered Bulgogi, Japchae, and Cucumber Salad. Th service was great, very quick. We sat at the restaurant so there was a little bit of banchan served too. Bulgogi: 7.5 out of 10. Served with rice, the taste was good, the meat came out almost like chopped beef though. Japchae: 9.5 of our 10, the only ding is that the onions were close to raw but fantastic dish in general Cucumber Salad: 8 out of 10. Served in a take home jar which is cool. The cucumbers weren't super crispy but think that's b/c it as previously frozen. Will be back next time we go to J-Tree and try other dishes!

    rachel l.

    what an amazing place! currently on a road trip to Joshua tree but saw a sign that said Korean restaurant as a Korean I had to go and try it. The restaurant was really cute and cozy and our server was super nice and made conversation with me. The food was delicious. I got the japchae, kimchi fried rice, and the rice cake and dumpling soup. Everything tasted authentic even the side dishes and reminded me of my parents cooking. I think it is owned by a mom and dad seeing how they were the only ones in the kitchen so I really appreciate their hard work since it got pretty busy after we walked in, but the food was delicious and we ate all three dishes without leftovers. Not to be dramatic but I would drive from orange county to here again!

    Bon chon
    Richard W.

    This is a fast food Korean option in Joshua Tree. A little surprising to see this out in the middle of the desert. Near both a Japanese and Thai restaurant, we decided to give it a try. I ordered the Kimchi Soft tofu soup. Nice and spicy/tart and lots of tofu. The obvious missing ingredient at the table is hot sauce or hot spices or even a bottle of sriracha. 6-piece Korean fried chicken. The thin double layered batter is light and crispy. Stop thinking about how much this is going to disrupt your arterial blood flow and just eat it. Service is great and the Asian lady behind the counter gave us extra Kimchee bon chon (which by volume, is quite less than normal) Watch out for the 3% surcharge on credit cards. Nobody said anything to us. That's all.

    Cheryl W.

    I stopped in for dinner after hiking in Joshua Tree and ordered it to go. I got the seafood tofu soup which comes with white rice and a 3 types of banchan. They did a great job with packing my to-go order by placing a cardboard underneath the soup. It hit the spot after a hard day bouldering in Joshua Tree. The staff was great and I didn't have to wait too long for my order.

    pork cutlet
    Adan G.

    decided to stop by for lunch on New Years since we'd been here before during summer for japchae and a jar of kimchi. We tried different foods, fried shrimp to share, I ordered the dumpling tofu soup and my friends ordered the pork cutlet and the seafood tofu soup. All the food was tasty and I enjoyed the flavor of their pickled veggies. We also took home 2 jars of the cabbage kimchi although their radish and cucumber salads are also good. The cutlet I was told was tasty and as expected for a fried pork cutlet. The tofu soup had a different flavor compared to the tofu soups in LA. It seems like they use a chicken(?) broth base and a portion of the flavor/heat profile is black pepper instead of the Korean chili peppers. It wasn't bad, but the style is different if you've had it at your typical tofu soup places in LA. I would happily order it again. We did ask for the spiciness of 'how it comes' just to see what the default heat is, I'd say this was probably a mild to what I'm used to. The food came out at a reasonable amount of time and we had a chance to make it through half the shrimp before the soup showed up, granted for a bit we were the only people there around 2p. Sadly, the server recommended the rice cake & dumpling soup after we had finished and said that was a typical New Year's soup :( The BBQ options are a bit pricey but the soup is reasonable and look forward to coming back!

    Amazing food! We ordered the chicken fried rice and Korean bbq spicy pork. Would recommend to anyone and would visit again!

    A little bit of each pickled item. Love the radish!!!! Seaweed was my next favorite. The kimchi was super fermented but yummy
    Alona P.

    Service was awesome and food was delicious. I will definitely be back!!!!! It was inviting and the food was amazing and I love the plants!!!

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    The food was authentic. It was a pleasant surprise in a small town in the way to Joshua Tree National Park. We did not expect much from such a remote location far away from LA Koreatown. But the food was just as good. It turns out it's because the owner goes to LA to get fresh ingredients twice a week! We ordered Chicken Teriyaki and Bibimbap and they were both authentic! Service was excellent and the many plants like small cactus bonsai trees added to the ambiance!

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    Anne D.

    Very unassuming restaurant, but their menu speaks volumes. In addition to the usual grilled meat options (galbi, bulgogi, spicy pork, etc.), they had fried fish entrees (corvina and mackerel), various Korean pancakes, comforting soups, taiyakis, and delicious homemade kimchi, which can be purchased by the jar. My girl friends and I ordered the Galbi, kimchi fried rice, and kimchi soon dobu. Everything was wonderful with authentic flavors. Generous portions. Asian restaurants are slim pickings in this area so this was a delight to see next to a sushi restaurant. P.S. Do yourself a favor and buy the radish kimchi salad! It's soooo good!

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    Kim T.

    I came here when it was owned by someone else, was happy to see it here but sad the previous owner wasn't there anymore. Didn't interact with the new owners, but service was friendly. We came in after a hike in Jtree and needed to get our calories back. Parking: Super easy, it shares a lot with other businesses Pay the counter, find a seat. Although later I saw them sitting people and providing menus, just depends. I can tell they're working through their process during busy times, so just have a little patience if they are busy. :) Food: ban chan - little light on that front jap chae - yep still delish and flavorful kalbi - would get this again and again tofu soup - lacked depth of flavor, and I love when it's spicy & garlicky, this wasn't the case friend chicken - it's just battered lightly and fried with like a spicy dipping sauce. I would pass on this. All in all I did enjoy and would come back.

    21. Tteok-Bokki / 떡볶이 3. Spicy Pork Bulgogi BBQ / 돼지불고기17. Rice Bowl -Beef / 소고기 덮밥
    Egita R.

    The food is amazing, especially the jars with kimchi and radish. Pork bulgogi was divine. The service was pleasant, the food was ready quickly and the whole place had a very relaxed and friendly vibe. Will definitely be back

    Ashley P.

    The best galbi in the country! Do not walk, RUN!!! They seriously need to be in the city with the flavorful dishes they offer. This place gives a homey feel, a nice and quick sit down. The service felt like I was in Asia, the older lady can be a little harsh but I'm sure she means well. Lol.

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    Love this place. Have never had a bad experience here! Especially love the tteokbokki and spicy pork

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    Awesome food and amazing service. Loved the pickled cucumber and the beef bulgolgi. Super clean restaurant and a very informative server.

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    Service is good. Love looking at the plant life. Fried chicken good and love the cucumber salad. Gonna try the kimchi next

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    K Pop Foodz Korean Street Food

    4.5(144 reviews)
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    Delicious hearty meal. Truly a mom and pop shop. The mom was so nice and kind, serving, taking…read moreorders, and bussing tables all by herself. I assume the pop was in the kitchen doing the cooking. She notified us that the chicken soup was going to take a while. It actually did take that long. The soup came out delicious. It was my first time having the chicken ginseng soup with rice inside the chicken. The broth was very flavorful. The chicken was easy to break apart and not dry. The rice inside was well cooked. The kimchi was pretty good. I liked how crunchy it was. Other friends got the beef rib soup and kimchi fried rice. The beef rib soup was also really flavorful. The kimchi fried rice was also pretty good. It came with spam. It's a pretty small place. They were able to accommodate 6 people at a table on one side.

    We always crave good Korean food but it's usually hard to find depending on the location. Luckily…read morewe came across K Pop Foodz in Cat City because we were dying for good Korean food! We got the spam kimbap + tteokbokki combo which was good. The kimbap could've used a little less rice because I couldn't fit a slice in my mouth lol but not complaining, it was good. We also got yukgaejang (spicy beef soup) which hit the spot. Their kimchi was fire. SO delish! All the staff were really nice and friendly. We will definitely be back next month since we'll be back in the area again and we always crave good kfood.

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    Indoor setting playing k-pop videos in TV

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    I recently had the pleasure of dining at this sushi restaurant, and the experience truly exceeded…read moremy expectations in every way. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed with a warm and friendly atmosphere that immediately made me feel comfortable. The staff were attentive without being intrusive, and you could tell they genuinely cared about providing a great dining experience. The quality of the sushi was outstanding. Every piece was incredibly fresh, with the fish tasting clean, rich, and perfectly prepared. The rice was seasoned just right--not too sweet, not too sour--and had the perfect texture to complement the fish. You can really tell that the chefs take pride in their craft, paying attention to every detail in presentation and flavor balance. I especially enjoyed the specialty rolls, which were both creative and delicious. They had a great combination of textures and flavors, and nothing felt overcomplicated or overwhelming. Even the simpler items like nigiri and sashimi were top-tier, which says a lot about the quality of their ingredients. Another highlight was the consistency. Whether it was the appetizers, sushi, or even the drinks, everything was done well. The menu also offers a good variety, so there's something for both sushi lovers and people who might be trying it for the first time. On top of that, the cleanliness of the restaurant and the overall ambiance made the experience even better. It's a place you can come to relax, enjoy great food, and have a good time with friends or family. Overall, I highly recommend this sushi restaurant. If you're looking for fresh, high-quality sushi, excellent service, and a welcoming environment, this place is definitely worth visiting. I will absolutely be coming back again.

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    10/10 highly recommend. I've been coming here for years, and Katie is hands down the best server…read moreever. She's incredibly attentive, friendly, and even remembers our usual order every time we come in. That said, the experience can be very inconsistent depending on the staff. When we don't have Katie or Alan, the service tends to fall short. Unfortunately, the other day was the worst we've experienced. Our server seemed disengaged, even rolling her eyes when we finally flagged her down to order more food. After placing the order, it was never entered, and we ended up waiting about 20 minutes with nothing on our grill. We'll definitely keep coming back because we love the place, but I really wish the level of service was more consistent across the entire team, more like what we get with Katie and Alan.

    The hostess was attentive and understanding…read more The rice is the only weak point, it's more long-grain than either short (calrose) or medium-grain typically served. But at least they added more water to their long-grain rice do it's not very typical. Otherwise, I would have hated it, having the rice dancing all over my mouth...where the sticky ones doesn't. The boneless marinated beef chuck was great! The one that come in cubes. I recommend "B" option to include more savory meats such as Gal-bee and some other premium steak for another $5 or so per person. I enjoyed the spicy tofu soup, which I had it several times for the comfort. Their miso soup was good, also. Their Kimchi wa bit sour, bur I asked for me! Plus the hostess asked me if I wanted an ice cream. That I appreciated the gesture without having to ask...

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