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    Cheongdam Jokbal

    5.0 (20 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    오향족발 Five-Spice Pig's Trotters (R)
    Kaylie C.

    THE BEST JOKBAL PLACE IN THE AREA. Their jokbal is fantastic for sure, but what I really like about is they have amazing side dishes and sauces. Even for to-go orders, they make sure we are stuffed with all the goodies. I like the sweet & nutty sauce the most, which is in the picture (not sure what it is - i think it's peanut or sesame kind?); it goes really well with jokbal. I love their acorn jelly dish too, it's very refreshing!! Highly recommended if you're craving high quality korean food or specifically jokbal. :) oh all the servers are super friendly too - always a plus!!!

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    Erica C.

    Love ordering from here for lunch and sharing with a group. We've tried the bossom and jokbal. Both are super delicious. The portions are huge! I love all the sauces and sides it comes with too. We always order ahead the day before and ask to pick up right at opening at 11am. Both the jokbal and bossom are super flavorful and tender. Tastes perfect wrapped in the lettuce with a bit of garlic and jalapeño, dipped in the sauces.

    Everytime I eat here, it is great and delish! Serving size is very fair for its price. Definitely recommend 매번 먹어도 맛나요~ 계속 쭉 번창하십시요.

    Tony T.

    This has to be some of the best Jokbal I've gotten to try in OC/LA! We went with their spicy jokbal, herbal pork belly, and the jumbo buckwheat noodles. This set of food can comfortably feed 6 people, but if its just two people, highly recommend just the jokbal as they give you a pretty good portion here. The sides, sauces and everything was on point. Definitely coming back!

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    Jin H.

    The Zion Market food court just got a new addition and I was so excited to try! I feel like jokbal is pretty hard to find in Irvine, so it's nice that there's a solid place nearby I know I can go whenever the jokbal cravings hit. The chew factor and flavor were everything I want from jokbal, and it comes with a good amount of sides. I really liked the icy acorn jelly it came with. My Korean mom approved of this place too which is good to note.

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    Sara L.

    Been waiting forever for a place like this to open in Irvine. And this place sure knows how to make legit Jokbal. The spicy one is good but I think sticking to the original one is always better.

    Spicy Five-Spice Pig's Trotters

    Such an amazing Jokbal!! Im so happy to find this hidden gem in Irvine Definitely best of the best Jokbal I've ever had in the US and in Korea Highly recommended Don't miss out!!

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    Terrence P.

    One of best Jokbal we had so far. Living in Irvine over 20 years, we often drove to Garden Glove or Fullerton when our family were craving Jokbal dishes. Now we can enjoy weekly here.

    Korean cold soup with buckwheat jelly included with an order with meat menu

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    So good! The pork trotters were super tender and packed with flavor. The sauce was amazing--definitely coming back for more.

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    Food is pretty good, but the overall value is AMAZING. The side dishes and vegies they give you is overwhelming and they taste all great.

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    Ask the Community - Cheongdam Jokbal

    Review Highlights - Cheongdam Jokbal

    “We got the herbal braised pork belly and you could definitely taste the yummy herb flavor on the meat!”

    $59.39 한방보쌈 Herbal Braised Pork Belly

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    Yoo's Place - Soonduboo, spicy tofu soup

    Yoo's Place

    4.2(644 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    •$$

    Our go to when we are craving korean food in Irvine and don't want to drive out to Buena Park. Wait…read moretypically isn't too long and although it seems like they tend to be understaffed, you can tell the workers are working hard to accommodate all the customers. They start off by giving us cups with a jug of water and thermos that has broth from gomtang inside. The menu is pretty extensive a good variety of cold and hot soups and entrees. After you order, they give you a variety of sides to complement the meal which is great to snack on while waiting for the meal. If you have a bigger group, the kalbijjim is perfect to share as it is huge and comes with a lot of braised short rib, veggies, and noodles that have soaked up the sauce. The short rib is so tender and is very rich in flavor. The naengmyeon is cool and refreshing especially on a hot day. The seolleongtang is warm and soothing with salt to adjust to your liking and the purple rice to soak up the depth of the soup broth.

    This ended up being a great spot for Korean comfort food…read more I had the Yukgaejang Mandu (#20), which was great! A nice thick and savory stew of shredded beef and vegetables, which had some heat, yet not overwhelmingly spicy. There was also a dumpling that added some additional heartiness. The banchan was also a good way to start the meal...I left very satisfied. The place is decorated in a simple and casual manner, so the focus is really the food. The service was attentive.

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    Yoo's Place - Nice set up - super convenient.

    Nice set up - super convenient.

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    Yuk Dae Jang - Irvine - Bossam Large

    Yuk Dae Jang - Irvine

    4.2(498 reviews)
    3.6 mi•Westpark
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    Feeling like some Korean food, I remembered being curious about this place. We are often in this…read moreplaza because we're always shopping for groceries at the H Mart. We finally gave it a shot today. We ordered the steamed pork belly, cold noodles, and the galbi soup. The food was very good. My mom was quite happy with the cold noodles and my kids consumed every drop of the galbi soup. My dad and I had the steamed pork belly and we agreed that it was pretty good. The part I want to really emphasize was the service. The young man that took care of us was very attentive and most importantly, treated my kids so well. He provided them with all their usual needs like plastic silverware, extra bowls for soup, and even offered extra soup when he saw that they devoured the galbi soup. He went out of his way to give them some BTS Edition Oreos and little bags with stickers in them. I am always very grateful anytime people take care to treat my kids well. I'm glad we decided to give this spot a try.

    Yuk Dae Jang is a solid spot when you just want a heavy, comforting Korean lunch. We rolled in for…read morea work lunch and even though there was a good crowd inside, we got seated right away with zero wait, which is always a win when you're on a lunch break. If you're going with a few people, the Braised Spicy Premium Beef Ribs with the flat glass noodles is definitely the move. The portion easily feeds two to three. The meat is super tender and just falls off the bone, covered in a rich, spicy sauce that has a nice kick to it. The flat glass noodles soak up all that sauce, and the chunks of kabocha squash add a slight sweetness that balances out the spicy, heavy beef. Service is super fast. You get your banchan pretty much the second you sit down, and the food comes out steaming hot without a long delay. If you're looking for a quick group lunch spot where you can split something huge and spicy, it's definitely worth coming here.

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    Yuk Dae Jang - Irvine - 육대장매운쭈꾸미만두 Spicy Calamari Mandu (6 pcs)

    육대장매운쭈꾸미만두 Spicy Calamari Mandu (6 pcs)

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    Tang 190 - Our lunch

    Tang 190

    3.8(1.6k reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Great spot for Korean comfort food! The portion sizes are super generous, so an entree is basically…read moretwo. The banchan is also so delicious, fresh, and can be refilled no problem :) I had the beef bulgogi doshirak - everything was so delicious! The beef was sweet and tender, rice was perfectly cooked, cabbage salad was thin and fresh, japchae had a great sesame flavor, and dumplings were crispy and flavorful. Great option if you wanted a little bit of everything. My mom had the Bibimbab and she really enjoyed it - hot, fresh, and flavorful (not to mention a huge portion as well)! The staff here is very friendly as well and made us feel very welcome. Can't believe it took me so long to try this place. :)

    I've been a devoted customer of this restaurant since the very beginning, even through all the…read morechanges in ownership. While I've noticed some dishes have definitely improved in quality, I can't help but feel that the portions and overall experience don't quite match the rising prices. One major gripe I have is the banchan portion when you order takeout--it's definitely lacking, yet the price remains the same. I get it, this is a premium spot, and part of what you're paying for is the ambiance. But when you're just grabbing food to go and the service feels a bit off, it starts to make me question whether it's worth it. Honestly, I've been feeling like the prices have crept up a bit too much lately, likely due to the landlord hiking the rent. Plus, I've noticed a bit of pressure to finish up quickly, especially when I'm dining solo, which can be a bit off-putting. That said, this is my go-to place when I'm under the weather--I can't get enough of their soups! However, with the rising costs and what you actually get in return, I've found myself stopping by less frequently. It's a bit of a disappointment, as it used to be a staple in our family's dining rotation.

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    Tang 190 - Dolsot Bibimbap - so good!

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    Dolsot Bibimbap - so good!

    Yigah Restaurant - 20. 철판 낙지덮밥 / Cheolpan Nahkji Dupb'ap

    Yigah Restaurant

    3.8(816 reviews)
    4.5 mi•Westpark
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    Love the sweet cozy Korean ambiance here! Great service by the staff. Banchan were all great but…read morethe food we ordered were only okay. Maybe my mul nang myun (cold buckwheat noodles in cold beef broth) was just mediocre. My daughter's tteok mandu guk was better than mine but not great. I'm open to coming here again and ordering something else. Parking here is challenging. Be patient, you'll find something!

    I had the cold noodles and squid spicy rice. Unfortunately, the broth in my noodles did not taste…read morelike real beef broth to me--it had a very strange, artificial taste. My friend also let me try the beef bone soup that came on the side, and I had the same impression. After the meal, I felt sick and nauseous from its artificial tastes. The condiments and everything we ordered were also extremely sweet, which overwhelmed the flavors and was disappointing for Korean food. Overall, the food simply did not taste authentic or made with the quality of ingredients I expected. I really dislike leaving negative reviews because I genuinely want to support local restaurants. However, based on what we were served, I cannot recommend this place. The restaurant presents itself as an authentic seolleongtang restaurant, and one entire wall is covered with large advertisements emphasizing its authenticity. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to those claims. I was also confused by the restaurant's name, YiGah, because it sounds essentially the same in Korean as the well-known LeeGa name in Los Angeles. That initially gave me a different expectation of the restaurant. Unfortunately, the food was simply terrible during our visit. I hope they will improve the quality, especially the broth and seasonings.

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