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3.4 (280 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Bonnie Y.

I was in the area so I ordered 10 wings to go. They are def better to eat right away. We got 5 soy garlic and 5 spicy. Their spicy level is more spicy than other locations that I've visited. The inside was clean and it wasn't busy during my visit. There's plenty of parking.

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Lilee N.

Ordered for superbowl more than 72 hours ahead for the superbowl and it's 40 mins after the time we requested and no explanation. I get that mistakes happen or orders are overlooked but there's a way to handle this with grace and that was not the case here. The two servers or counter folks just went to the back kitchen to hide. When other customers came they'd come out to give their orders but otherwise didn't make any attempt to explain or share the reason why my order wasn't ready. When I asked 40 minutes later they said they didn't see my ticket. Had they just told me that at the start and said they'd start the order and an actual estimate it would've been fine. But to dodge the whole issue and lie when I arrived by saying just 5 minutes is wrong. And no apology. No offer to make anything right. You try to support local business but man they just fail.

LK Travel Services K.

This Place is just good The food is crunchy the fries the drumsticks it's so darn good when I go to Vietnam, I'm gonna eat atthis place

Inside Bonchon 5:15 on a Sunday. Just one other couple.
Mike H.

We were greeted quickly staff was friendly I got the sampler plate the fries were great, as were the potstuckers, chicken was ok. Sampler big enough for two to fill up. So good price. Also came with coleslaw and corn which were pretty good.

Tuyen T.

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Half spicy and half soy garlic wings
Sharona R.

On this rainy day my youngest was craving Korean fried chicken so we decided to try this place out and take it to go. We ordered 30 pieces of spicy and soy garlic wings and an order of dukboki. The wings are fried crispy....this was a ! The spicy sauce was indeed spicy and not too overwhelming, soy garlic was not bad either- it was okay. I will say even after glazing it the sauces soaked in well to the chicken and wasn't soggy! Dukboki on the other hand....total miss! I'm sorry can we please go back to how dukboki is supposed to taste or at least keep close to how it should originally taste and keep it simple? Now if customers want to add cheese, make it an option, not a standard? Seaweed roll wrapped in noodles were added into this too...this too can be an option...it's really unnecessary! The taste on this was a miss....yes it had rice cakes...I could taste some spice at the end, but I don't know what the sauce is supposed to be. Way too much going on...flavors being a total miss! If craving for Korean Fried Chicken...definitely go and pick your choice. I would go back for that...the dukboki...I will be definitely be passing up on that!

Julia J.

The chicken wings was good crispy outside , meat soft inside mixed with tasty sauce and the chicken sandwich were perfect meals with their special sauce Like this restaurant not as the last place ( Irvine) their food fresh , perfect fried not over and not oily. Nice service here.

MJ H.

Tasty Korean Fried Chicken, and Asian Fusion dishes! From the wings and bao buns to the bulgogi fries and potstickers, all the dishes had great flavor. My favorite was the soy garlic chicken wings.

Chloe P.

Went for the $1 wing deal, with 15 pieces as the limit per person. The wings look big because of the crispy batter but was a bit dry from the lack of sauce. I wish they tossed more sauce on the wings as they looked lackluster & plain. I remember the wings here used to be so juicy but quality changed. Sauces are extra $. There was only 1 server there who was also the only worker on floor. She was pretty inattentive, checking in once the whole time.

Seoul Sampler
Daniel G.

My friend and I came here and ordered the Seoul Sampler -- 15/10. The chicken was incredibly crisp and flavorful, the seasoning was mind-blowing. The bulgogi fries were also a 15/10, the fries could've been a bit crispier but i'll digress. We weren't fans of the coleslaw or the corn, but everything else was great. I'm giving it 4 stars mainly because the restaurant was empty and our server was pretty much MIA until it was time to pay. The ambiance, though, was really nice -- no heavy fried-food smell, and the music was at the perfect volume. Overall, it was an 8/10 experience, and I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area!

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Sydney N.

The best Korean friend chicken spot. Their service is amazing everytime I come in or even order out and their workers are very attentive. Whenever I come in, they greet us and seat us right away. Food takes about 10-15 minutes to come out but it is always worth it. The soy garlic chicken wings are my favorite and now their glass noodles are too. Their food is always packed with flavor but its never too much, it is the perfect amount of seasonings. In addition to that, the place is always clean and the tables are always wiped down.

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Not the best tacos I have and the customer service is not great. This is the first time I came to this place and probably the last time.

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4.5(194 reviews)
2.2 mi
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9 years in business
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We have enjoyed eating here and at the Irvine location many times, and would like to shoutout the…read moreamazing service today! We arrived around 12pm on a Sunday, and was greeted immediately. We wanted to order to-go but eat a little bit at the restaurant, and the worker understood our request. He ended up serving us as if we were dining in, giving us extra sauces and sides. The restaurant was clean and spacious. We ordered the sweet garlic tenders, chan chan kimpbap, and rose tteokbokki with wide glass noodles and cheese. The food was delicious and the tteokbokki was not super spicy.

We ordered the chicken (upgraded to large with sweet garlic and Chan Chan sauce) + tteokbokki…read more(spicy/original) + kimbap (tuna) combo and a kimchi fried rice with spam. We tried to order beer as it was on the menu, but apparently they don't serve alcohol at this location and the menu they use is Irvine's menu. We heard another group come in after us try to order alcohol too and were told they don't serve it. Would probably be good to update the menus or at least include a sign on it that they don't serve alcohol? The fried chicken came plain and were soo crispy! I'm glad the sauces came on the side because we were not a huge fan of them. The sweet garlic somehow tasted like chocolate. Both were pretty thick and sweet. The tteokbokki and kimchi fried rice were so flavorful and kimbap was solid too. The portions were bigger than we expected!

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Yoo's Place

4.2(665 reviews)
7.1 mi
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Everything we order is always top tier. The calamari is bite-sized and perfectly crispy with an…read moreumami soy sauce dip that is seriously addicting. The medium spice beef soondubu comes out sizzling, comforting, and it's nice how they give you a raw egg to crack into the soup. The star of the show for me though, is the galbi! It has such a delicious smoky flavor that makes it SO tasty and easily one of the best galbis you can get in SoCal. I also love that they serve purple rice, which is such a nice touch (for more fiber), and the occasional barley tea water is always refreshing and hits the spot! Each time I've gone here, the waitresses/host are always so kind enough to give us an on-the-house dish such as jjajangmyeon or cold buckwheat noodles. Little details like that make the dining experience even better. So far, this is my favorite Korean restaurant in OC, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area or looking for a cozy meal. Definitely a place I keep on coming back to! My only gripe is that there is no reservation system, but the hour wait is well worth it!

Absolutely LOVE this place!! I have visited three times and I have loved it every time. There's a…read morelot of seating inside and easy parking lot. I've always gotten good service and they've always been so sweet. They accommodated us so well when we came with a party of 11. You can tell that there are regulars at this restaurant, which is always a good sign. For food, the banchan is awesome. Also, they have warm broth for every table. They do refill both the banchan and broth. I love the Gogi Soon Tofu. They can adjust the spice level, which is nice. It's such a comforting meal. If you have a few people, I highly recommend getting their bossam. It is so delicious and easy to share. Other dishes that I would get again are the Jajang Myun, Chic Mul Naengmyun (so good on a hot day). There's so many dishes to try. I can't wait to go back!

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Bon Tofu & Grill - Boneless Soy Sauce Korean Fried Chicken

Bon Tofu & Grill

4.5(330 reviews)
1.9 mi
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The korean tofu is very clean and the korean glass noodles (japchae) were surprisingly very…read moredelicious. Loved the sides especially the potatoes. I also enjoyed the fried chicken and would come again! Compliments to the chef! It is right next to Subways.

I think Bon has great tasting entrees but would benefit from additional hands and systems before…read moreit's an excellent experience for customers. I visited on a Sunday around noon, and there were only three tables seated. One before, my table, and one table after me. The server seemed the most attentive to the first table. It took a while for us to place our order, and the server forgot my table's banchan until I requested partially through my meal. By then, the eggs were a moot point since our tofu stews were cooked and wouldn't cook the eggs, which was a bummer. Both of the other tables received their banchans as entrees were served. When waiting to close our tab, it also took us some time to get checked out. My group walked up to the resister after waiting at our table for a while and still had to wait an additional amount of time before we were able to pay. Perhaps the restaurant was short staffed during my visit? Perhaps the server was new to the role? I think Bon would be a great lunch space with its cozy atmosphere and easy parking options if some adjustments were made to better equalize and streamline the customer experience. My group personally felt overlooked during our meal, and that detracted from the overall experience.

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Himizu Modern Japanese Fusion - My 2 favorites... truffle oysters and mango coconut scallops

Himizu Modern Japanese Fusion

4.2(631 reviews)
0.6 mi
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Been about a year since I've come back and they changed quite a bit. We got a table for two around…read more8:30p on a Saturday. We made a res but it was fairly empty surprisingly. Last time I came it was impossible to get seating without waiting. It's a bit small inside too so I can imagine it gets filled up quick. It is still 5 stars for food the they definitely changed things up. They're definitely leaning more into the fusion aspect of it as a lot of the dishes had flavors inspired by different cultures. All the meats were great quality. Next time though I'd do it without the sauce marinade (there's an option for it) as it just immediately burned the pan. All the appetizers were amazing and I was really impressed with the raw fish. It was fresh, good quality, and amazing flavor. They even had salmon belly and scallop which I must've had at least a dozen orders of. You order everything on an iPad which made it easy and the food came out quick. Personally didn't like the Japanese sauce. Ponzu was normal. I opted using just the salt most frequently. Maybe more sauce or salt options would be nice. The chili oil had a nice kick. Didn't get many photos cause we were so hungry and the food was so good

We've been regulars at Himizu for a long time and have always loved the food and generally had…read moregreat experiences with the staff, so unfortunately our experience with the manager yesterday was extremely disappointing. We were a party of four, and because of the way the all-you-can-eat ordering system currently works, you're limited to a certain number of plates per section every 10 minutes. Our first round took around 20 minutes to come out, and one of our first-round orders didn't even arrive until last call. Naturally, we felt like we barely had a chance to eat and politely explained this to the manager when he came over to tell us to place our last orders. Instead of listening or trying to accommodate us, he responded in a very rude and passive-aggressive manner, saying things like, "Every time you guys come, you leave food," and "I've given you guys enough time." Neither statement is true--we always eat what we order and have never had an issue like this. When we simply asked for a little more time because our food was taking so long, he responded, "So what do you guys want?" and then walked away saying, "Okay, yeah, whatever, bro." What made it worse was that while we were still waiting on food we had already ordered, he came over and turned off our grill. We had to ask another server to turn it back on because we still had orders coming out. If the restaurant is taking a long time to bring out food, that shouldn't be held against the customer. The food was still good, and I want to emphasize that the other staff members were great. This review is specifically about the manager and how he handled the situation. We are regular customers and have never caused problems, so being spoken to that way by a manager was incredibly disrespectful and unnecessary. Customer service matters, especially when you're dealing with paying customers who are simply trying to get what they ordered. I hope management addresses this because this experience definitely left a bad impression.

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Sookdal

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4.5(572 reviews)
3.3 mi
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First time here, and this joint did not disappoint! I was craving something warm on a random rainy…read moreday and landed here. Service was quick, and I like how they cook the meats for you. Kind of reminded me of Baekjeong. Got the combo A that came with either a choice of pork belly or pork collar + beef brisket + choice of stew + cheese. Opted for the pork belly and soybean paste stew with seafood. I usually don't like pork belly, but the pork belly here was exceptional. The fat and juiciness was not like any other kbbq spot where you get tired of eating the meat. It was a plus that they had instructions of how to pair the meat with salt, cheese, or their other sides that they provided. The salt really enhanced the pork belly flavor and the cheese paired perfectly with the meat too. The soybean paste stew didn't really have much seafood in it that I noticed. Overall, plenty of seating and great customer service. I also like the set up of their grills here. Would definitely come back when in the area!

Wow what a great experience! The staff starts to set your table as you're walking up to the door!…read moreTalk about efficient use of time. Sunday early dinner around 430pm. Ordered Combo C- with pork & Kim chee stew as our stew choice. Banchan of: Kimchee (very good, not too spicey, garlicky full of umami), bread & butter type pickle slices, cabbage & red pickled beet combo, mustard green(?), and pickled white radish/daikon. Interesting unexpected banchan. Staff sets up and cooks/cuts the meat for you. Much like Mo Rak Do up the street does. Combo C has a variety of pork pieces. Excited to try pork jowl for the first time. Ample portions. All fresh with the added bonus of aging sticker info for the pork belly. All the meats were VERY good. The belly had a nice distribution of fat to meat ratio. The jowl had high fat content with a slightly firmer bite to it. Great choice. We selected the pork & kimchee stew. Also very good. A side thinly sliced green onion salad also served. The dipping ingredients: course sea salt, wasabi, sweetened shoyu with garlic/green onion bits, & a samjang mixture. All very tasty. Course salt is a nice upgrade. Beautifully presented. Plenty of staff to attend to your table. Menu also has add'l meats to add for a larger group (table of 6 to our right). Honestly I was glad it was my female cousin & I. Too much competition to grab our meat portions if the 2 piglets had to share. A definite return in the near future. Yes, these aren't all you can eat prices. Because it's above AYCE quality meats. This place is a winner all around for service, food quality, adequate venting, parking isn't bad (strip mall). One thing noticed. I never did get my one bowl of rice. Gotta have meat & rice right? Well...miss piggy didn't miss it.

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Gam Ja Tang House

Gam Ja Tang House

4.3(375 reviews)
3.3 mi
•$$

was craving gamjatang and stumbled upon this place and i'm so glad i came here!!…read more ~ food: gamjatang 10/10 ordered 2 servings and it was so much food we ended up taking leftovers. meat was falling off the bone. i'm very sensitive to the smell of meat and this one didn't have the strong dirty meat smell which i love. you can also get fried rice at the end for additional cost but it's a must! spicy stir fried squid with noodles 10/10 just like how my mom would make it. slightly sweet and perfectly spicy. squid is also very soft and easy to chew side dishes were exactly the ones that went well with gamjatang. slightly bitter kimchi was perfect for this dish ~ service: 8/10 good service nothing too special ~ ambiance: small mom and pop shop, a bit run down but very homey ~ parking: small parking lot next to restaurant or street parking available

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.

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