Love soup! If you do too, this is the place for you!…read more Friend and I came Sunday night. It was busy. Busier than I expected and service was still great. It's quite lively. The ladies working here are kind and on top of things. My friend and I got the army stew to split. It was a TON of food. It was quite deceptive when it came out. When your order is brought out, they place a table top burner in your table first. Then the banchans come out. Banchans: - cucumbers: crisp and refreshing, mild spice - radish: very crunchy - kimchi: very tasty here - fish cakes: my fav, they are a bit sweeter here Then the main cauldron of soup is brought out. What's in it: - hot dogs/sausage: cut up and I think it's kielbasa - spam - meat chunks - oval rice cakes - tofu - a square of dried ramen noodles with American cheese - some veg like onion, green onion - tasty broth!! - bowl of rice too Let this cauldron boil up over the table top burner then dig in! This hit all the right spots, especially as the temperature is starting to cool down. There was so much food. My friend and I ate to our fill and had enough to each bring home leftovers.

Cozy, korean comfort food. Not necessarily a hole in the wall, but it's hidden away in the corner…read morebehind the Grams. The servers are aunties that won't check on you after every bite but will come over the second you raise your hand. I took my mom for lunch and we dug in a little too quick - photos were snapped after we've made a small dent on the food. We got the Seolleongtang and soondae platter which was plenty to share between two people. We ended up taking half of the soondae platter home and enjoying it for breakfast the day after. For those not familiar with Seolleongtang, the soup comes out very basic. You're given a bucket of scallions, a little pot of salt, and shaker of ground pepper to season the broth as you please. I recommend adding a few spoonfuls of the radish kimchi sauce. Speaking of the banchan, Jong Ro prepares some of the freshest and most flavorful banchans on the street. I wish they offered a menu option that was just a bowl of rice and bottomless banchan. The soondae was perfectly springy, paired with a salted shrimp sauce and flavored salt dip. The platter also came with boiled (or steamed?) pork belly, pig ear, and other pork innards that were nicely cooked. I love restaurants like this because they are simply good at what they do. Nothing is over-the-top. There is always a constant stream of customers. The times I've gone have been during your typical slow hours and the place was always 60% full. I imagine the house is full during dinner time or on weekends and rightfully so. Definitely stop by if you're looking for a heartwarming and belly filling comfort meal.

Solid spot for soondubu and banchan; comparable to BCD if not better!…read more - Beef Kimchi Soondubu (small, Very Very spicy) + Kalbi Combo ~$32.49: soondubu had good kimchi flavor, and a good amt of beef slices. Wasn't that spicy. The kalbi (~8 pieces) was overdone as it was chewy and slightly salty. Would get soondubu again, but not kalbi. Love the fishcake, cucumber, kimchi, and anchovies. Japchae was kinda dry. No wait around 6PM on a Thursday and quick service, with a convenient self ordering kiosk at every table. Ample parking in lot.

Been coming here since i was tiny! Love the food here…read more Ambience has been getting ever more hectic in the past few years. Today, I witnessed an unpleasant interaction between Gina and another server. Didn't appreciate her dismissiveness towards him. Hopefully staff interactions will be more respectful in the future, especially when literally in front of customers who would like more professional conduct from restaurant staff.

We loved our server Chase!!!! Always friendly, helpful and quick with service. We're always lucky…read moreenough to sit in his section! Cheers till the next time!!!

I don't care how hot it is outside I want some soup from here. Preferably dine in…read more I've tried most of the stuff here and it's all good. That lomo saltado is good, the nugget basket is good. Drinks, condiments everything is good. Service is also good. They are very attentive. The only thing I will say is that me and wifey come to eat and they always want to give us this tiny ass table by their old entrance doors. We order so much stuff that it doesn't all fit in this little table. Last time we were there we asked to be seated in a slightly bigger table and they said no because that was for a party of 3-4 people so. Took matters into my own hands and started condensing plates and the napkin/chopstick holder, and the hoysen sauce I put that on a ledge by the cooks area and put the water jug on the floor we literally had no room for everything we order. They looked at us weird but hey what do they want me to do.

We stumbled upon Gam Ja Tang house around 9pm since it was one of the only restaurants open late…read more We ordered the Gam Ja Tang, spicy stir fried squid, and seafood pancake. I'm not sure if it was because we arrived later in the night but our server seemed to rush us to order and was constantly calling someone on the phone. Regardless, he was still nice during our interactions. The Gam Ja Tang was great and the pork was so decadent. For $12 it's a great meal to share between two people. The spicy stir fried squid was also really great as well. The seafood pancake however wasn't as crispy as we wanted it to be and it actually fell apart every time we tried picking it up. Flavor wise it was good but the lack of crunch was disappointing. Overall, I'd say this place is a good option for a late night meal. It's not premium service but it's a cozy place for comfort K-food.

Visiting from up north and craving some spicy soup. Saw their menu on doordash decided to take a…read moreleap. Beef spicy soup/stew 4/5 Plenty of meat, cheese and soup is very comforting. Can use a bit more heat but I understand that they have to cater to the masses. Portion is very filling. Came with purple rice (very yummy, albeit not as purple as I expected) and I want to say sweet potato noodles very yummy. I appreciate that they put the noodles separately from the soup as not to make them all mushy and absorb all the soup. Beef bulgogi 4/5 My kid really enjoyed it. Almost finished the whole meal alone. Also came with purple rice. Both dishes came with 4 banchan. This is where I was surprised by. Out of the 4 items Kimchi 2/5 Soy bean spicy 1.5/5 Mashed potato 4.5/5 Fish cake 2/5 We only enjoyed the potato. I am a huge fan of fish cake and kimchi but these 2 were not my favorite. There's a flavor on it I'm not used to. Idk if it's a different sesame oil or what. But we just didn't enjoy them. Overall without the banchan we would give it a 4/5 With banchan 3/5

We're visiting from San Francisco and happened to find this restaurant by chance -- what a great…read moresurprise! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the restaurant was very clean. We especially loved the fish congee -- the fish was super fresh, and you definitely have to get the Chinese fried dough (youtiao) to go with it! Their dill turmeric sizzling fish was also AMAZING and definitely a must-try. So glad we found this place. We'll definitely come back whenever we're in the area!

Whenever I'm in the LA area, this is the only place I trust for my all-time favorite Vietnamese…read moredish: Chả Cá Thăng Long. It's a sizzling platter of pan-fried fish cooked with fragrant dill and scallions, served tableside with fresh vegetables, rice paper, and herbs so you can build your own wraps. I've ordered it here at least three times, and it's been consistently outstanding every single visit. The fish is perfectly seasoned, and the aroma from the dill and scallions alone is enough to make your mouth water. I also highly recommend their selection of congee. Each version is made to order with your choice of meats, and the porridge has that silky-smooth, creamy consistency that makes it the ultimate comfort food. Rich, hearty, and incredibly satisfying, it's one of those dishes that keeps you coming back for another spoonful.

Always a great experience at SUP Noodle Bar in Irvine! One of my favorites is the Anthony Bourdain…read moredish. The filet mignon is incredibly tender and practically melts in your mouth. The flavors are fantastic, and it's one of those dishes I keep coming back for. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant has a great vibe. Great food, great service, and a place I always enjoy coming back to. Highly recommended!

Four of us went to SUP Noodle Bar in Irvine on a Tuesday evening. We arrived at 6:00 p.m. and…read moremanaged to snag the last available table without a wait. Judging by how quickly the place filled up, coming much later would probably have been a different story. The Food Between the four of us, we ordered the Parmesan Fries, two variations of pho, the Filet Mignon Fried Rice, and the Cajun Garlic Noodles. The Parmesan Fries were a very generous portion, exceptionally crispy, beautifully seasoned, and--in terms of flavor--just about perfect. My only complaint was that they were noticeably oily. Other than that, I couldn't find much fault with them. The Filet Mignon Pho was a treat. The beef was exactly as promised: tender and flavorful. What surprised me was the distinct kiss of cinnamon in the broth. Personally, I would have preferred to suspect the cinnamon rather than clearly taste it, but that's entirely a matter of preference. My wife loved every bite. I also managed to steal a taste of the Filet Mignon Fried Rice. While I certainly didn't regret my own order, I immediately knew what I'll be having next time. The filet was wonderfully tender and juicy, and the rice had a beautifully rounded, savory flavor. A real winner. My Cajun Garlic Noodles were excellent. The sauce had just the right consistency--rich and creamy, yet still delicate enough that the garlic and seasoning weren't buried underneath it. It was certainly on the heavier side, but somehow managed not to leave me feeling weighed down afterward. Rich without becoming exhausting is not an easy balance to strike. The Atmosphere SUP has a modern, distinctly Asian noodle-bar feel. Hard surfaces, no carpeting, and very little acoustic dampening mean that, in polite restaurant language, the atmosphere is lively. In less polite restaurant language: it's loud. That didn't bother us, and it actually suited the casual, energetic atmosphere. But I probably wouldn't choose SUP for a quiet, intimate dinner--or for hearing a lengthy story in which every single word matters. The Service This was the standout. We were not the world's easiest table. Between four first-time customers, individual likes and dislikes, questions about the menu, and various dietary requirements, we gave our waiter plenty to work with. Chase was patient throughout. He explained things, repeated things when necessary, answered our questions, and helped guide each of us toward something that suited us. By the end of dinner, all four of us were convinced we'd ordered the right thing. I'm fairly difficult to impress when it comes to restaurant service, but Chase impressed me. This isn't fine dining, nor should it be judged as such. What stood out was something much simpler: at every opportunity, Chase did a little more than was required of him. He was attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without lecturing, and patient without ever making us feel that we were being difficult. That deserves recognition. The Bottom Line We thoroughly enjoyed the food, the service, and our evening at SUP Noodle Bar. The food was flavorful and well prepared, portions were generous, and the service--particularly from Chase--was exceptional. The only caveat I would mention is the noise level, and that certainly won't stop me from returning. In fact, I already know what I'm ordering next time: That Filet Mignon Fried Rice. --- And Then, Two Days Later... Well, that didn't take long. Two days after writing this review, I was back. My daughter ordered the Filet Mignon Fried Rice I'd been planning to have, so, in the interest of not ordering the same thing, I changed course and ordered the Pho Anthony Bourdain. An instant classic. Absolutely delicious--and now I have a new problem: too many great things to choose from. You won't hear me complain. That's a pretty good problem to have.

Mai Phat Noodle House is one of those places that does simple food really well. I ordered the dry…read morewonton noodle with BBQ pork and a side of steamed wontons. The noodles had a great chewy texture, and the star of the dish was definitely the sauce. It had that classic Vietnamese-Cantonese flavor, perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, coating every bite of noodles without being too heavy. The BBQ pork was quite dry, the wontons were generously filled, and the soup on the side was clean and comforting. The steamed wontons with soy sauce were also delicious and packed with flavor. Portions were generous, prices were reasonable, and everything tasted fresh. I'd happily order this again.

An unassuming spot with incredible flavors!…read more The seafood fried noodle dish had flat chewy noodles and a mild sauce that complemented the veggies and seafood well. The house special beef noodles seemed to have a mala flavor and was hearty and refreshing. The oxtail soup has a comforting and hearty flavor. Service was as expected for a local favorite. They were attentive to refilling our water and helped us decide on what to choose when one of the items we selected was out for the day. Glad to have stopped by!

Value and decent quality. Hue Tieu are very good, only critic is a little too much liver...I'm on…read morethe fence with the addition of celery pieces. I get it, it's for a crunch texture but not a real fan. Biggest surprise is the com ga xoi. Huge pieces and portion size is very good. I will be coming back for the Bo Ne.

The first and last time here…read more I had the bo ne, and it was awful. The decent part were the eggs and bread- I mean how can you mess that up? The mushroom sauce/gravy was watered down, and excessive. The steak was hidden somewhere in the puddle of mushroom gravy. - The worst part. It was tasteless, thin, and probably cheapest cut of steak you could imagine. The salad that came with it was ok. At first I didn't realize it was a salad until I noticed the pool of dressing on the bottom of the dish. 1/5 for the bo ne with side salad. My husband's hu tieu nam vang kho, dry Phenh Penh noodles- this was decent. 3/5. We have had much better and this was just decent. The celery in it was a little weird, but it was the excessive amount of celery that ruined the bowl. It wasn't as flavorful as you'd imagine this type of entree to be. Service was ok. Ambiance however was awful, there was some really depressing music playing the whole time. I hope it's not like this all the time.

With the surprise closure of Red Flame, SO and I have been on the hunt for a new place for soup…read more As any fan of hot pot knows, there is a rare intersection of PRICE and QUALITY that makes a spot a repeat attraction. That makes it 'The' place to go, even if it's a little further out. I believe ZZ has the potential to be that place. When we stopped by it was empty. The menu was QR code only, I know this is a downside for some, not so much for me, but worth mentioning. There are 2 restrooms, single user, roomy and very ADA-accessible, the illuminated mirror is a very nice touch. And the food? First point is the price. You cannot beat this price, I believe. For two of us, our total was around $40-something. The food itself? Delightful. Attentive staff. The sauces available on the table were good. I did opt for mild heat level, since I like enjoying my food and not panting like I'm in Hell in this heatwave, and the broth was very good. A nitpick I often have with hot pot is that there is far too much cabbage, but in this case I felt like it was pretty balanced. All in all, I am excited to come by and give it another try. I have very high hopes for this spot.

We ended up here after our first-choice hot pot place had a 1 to 1.5-hour wait, and we were so glad…read morewe did! We took a break from a hot, long day at Disneyland. They seated our party of five immediately. The service was impressively fast--they flip tables quickly and the food comes out in no time. Interior was clean, stylist and spacious. The food was fantastic across the board. My nephew had the Taiwanese pot and I got the Thai pot; both were amazing and packed with different meats, seafood, and veggies, offering rich, multi-layered flavors. My oldest sister tried the Miso pot, which was nicely mild. The portions are huge! My mother and other sister shared the garlic noodles and shaken beef, and I even got an extra order to go for my kids--the beef was perfectly seasoned and the noodles were super flavorful. Everything was generously portioned, delicious, and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend, and we will definitely be coming back!

3.75/5! I love the smokiness flavor of the Noodle soup. Very new and interesting place to try out…read morein Garden Grove. Spicy, bursting with flavor, they use wok to stir fry the ingredients, before adding in the broth. If you love Korean-Chinae noodles style adding seafood, this is the place to go Dont pass on the shirmp fried rice, It was bomb. I want to try their dumplings and jajangmyeon next time They give you free yakult to cleanse palate, considering this is a flavorful dish. Portion is HUGE!! Love that they were open during Thanksgiving. ( make sure you call before coming during holidays) Con is: Table are small, limited parking spot, you can park on the street though.

Such a pleasure to find this place! The food was so flavorful, large portion size, and great…read moreservice. The shrimp fried rice was sooooo good perfect amount of seasoning and ratio of veggies/shrimp. Lots of flavor, food, in a clean restaurant. Definitely coming back to try the beef jjambbong with noodles