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3.4 (279 reviews)
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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.

Tuyen T.

Bonchon Team responded to reach out for them to support, yet they're not giving specific directions on how to reach out. It would be helpful to provide specific contacts.

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.

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.

Chris M.

Saw the place had good reviews so decided to try it out. Place has decent seating and was nice and clean with nice polite servers. I tried the pork belly fried rice and it was good. They didnt have some items i wanted to order from the menu but id still like to give the place another try to see if I'll be a return customer.

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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(193 reviews)
2.2 mi
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9 years in business
Locally owned & operated

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 - Soonduboo, spicy tofu soup

Yoo's Place

4.2(654 reviews)
7.1 mi
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Where do I begin? Firstly, the owner's daughter (I didn't catch her name) was the most…read moreaccommodating and kind . Upon ordering, she recommended the Jjampong, which I was a bit hesitant about since it's very easy to get wrong unless you specialize in Chinese/Korean food. But boy, was I wrong! One of the best I've had. Now, starting with the Soon Dae, this might be the first location, besides Garden Grove, that specializes in Soondae and actually gets it right. Yoo's Place got it perfect! The spicy cold noodles were chewy and had the perfect amount of spice. I loved the sweetness that balanced everything out perfectly. The finale was the Galbi Jjim. The meat was the most tender, and the sauce was absolutely perfection. I added cheese, which melted perfectly, but it was a bit much for me in terms of the volume of cheese. Still, it was top-tier. This place should be sitting at 5 stars. It was one of the most pleasant surprises, and so far, the best I've had in Irvine.

I've been frequenting this restaurant since they first opened! They have another location in Buena…read morePark if that's closer to some of y'all. Truly the Korean food is authentic and absolutely delicious! And I'm Korean so I know real Korean food lol. The owners are incredibly personable with their guests and although it can be busy you can tell they really care about the quality food they provide. The restaurant is nicely spread out and there's plenty of seating even when it's busy. And even busy it's well worth the wait. (You can avoid the crowds if you time yourself right though!) Please support this business!! You won't be disappointed!

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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(626 reviews)
0.6 mi
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Himizu. Why haven't I been here yet…read more Opted for the 55 dollar all you can eat option. Loved it. Carpaccio was really good. Hand rolls solid. The sushi was great. Scallops were very good. Yes I wish it had a little less rice but it was excellent Meats. Brisket was cut a little too think. But still good quality. Toro was good wish a little less fatty but tasty regardless Tongue is great here. Also the pork cheeks. Overall excellent experience. Great service. Good quality foods. Ice cream at the end was good. Drinks were bogo. Definitely a great option over kbbq

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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Jong Ro Shul Lung Tang - #3 Pork Back  Bone Soup

Jong Ro Shul Lung Tang

4.1(535 reviews)
3.4 mi
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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.

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Sookdal

Sookdal

4.5(568 reviews)
3.3 mi
•$$$

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.

Sookdal is a Korean BBQ spot specializing in wet and dry aged pork. They have limited beef…read moreselections; however, it's the pork that they're known for. I went with their "Combo B", which came with three types of pork for $69. They grill the meats for you and the meat was nicely crusted with a crispy exterior and juicy interior. It's perfect. What brings the experience to another level is their pickled vegetables, kimchi, and scallion salad, which brings acidity to balance out the fatty pork. Then you also have some nice seasonings (soybean paste, wasabi, salt, and seasoned soy) to give some other flavor variations to the meat. We asked for a side of rice, which was perfectly steamed. This was a great meal that was worth the cost.

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