This was my first time here, and as a somewhat newbie to authentic Korean food (outside of the…read moretrendy Kbbq spots), I was a huge fan! From the friendly service that made us feel like home, to the delicious food, everything hit the spot. We ordered the cold noodle, seafood pancake, bibambap, and short rib combo. All the dishes were so good! And all the banchan that came with it was the cherry on top. The only negative was the table was kind of small for all the dishes...though that could have been user error with us ordering way too much. Portions were surprisingly big, especially the seafood pancake. The whole time, our littlest one was making a mess and the ladies that worked there did not seem perturbed at all, and kept commenting about how cute he was and interacting with him. This type of service and response made us feel more at ease and able to "enjoy" our meal, and that makes a world of difference. I would recommend! Note the parking lot is a little small.

I came here for dinner with a friend a little before 7pm and was able to get seated right away…read more I was excited to try this place due to the good reviews and with the previous owners who made amazing naengmyeon I was hoping this new management would be able to carry on the work of the previous one. My mom also tried this place and recommended it, so I felt confident this would be a spot I would be coming often. We ordered the naengmyeon combo with spicy marinated pork and a side of soybean paste stew. The lady was nice when she seated us, but seemed a little bothered when we only ordered the above items, because she coldly asked "if that was all" and we said yes. She walked away then yells back asking if we wanted rice because rice wasn't included, and we said no. Despite the rough start with the vibe of the lady who took our order I was still hopeful the food itself would make up for it. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best. I've never had naengmyeon that had so much chili flakes, and as someone who doesn't mind them, it was weird. The soybean paste soup was bland. And the side dishes were just okay. After the meal, I got really thirsty and my face was puffy so they are using msg. If it was a good meal, I wouldn't have minded the msg, but for food that was mediocre at best was not worth it. Although I won't be back, I did see people ordering for take out nonstop, so there must be some other dish that is giving them customers.

We were seated right away and greeted with warm welcomes from all the staff. Dylan is very nice and…read moreprovided great service. ordered the hot stone beef short rib and beef soup :)

Took my mother for mother's day lunch at Jin Cook. Order the Galbi Tang and the braised Beef. They…read morecame with 3 bowls of rice and side dishes. The Galbi Tang came but it had no flavor. Compare to Sun Nong Dan the JinCook soup seem like it was flavorless and wish they had more ribs in it for 23$. The braised Beef though was worth it and very fulfilling. Although bit sweeter than anticipated. That's definitely be a dish if you go with 2 people it's good portion. Never order the Galbi Tang. Other than that. Service was very good. Servicer comes and ask you how your food was. Refills on the ban chan.Also have a rice cake for mother's day.

Somewhere between 4 and 5 stars, rounded up. Solid spot…read more LA Karlbi was good. Love the sides... kimchee, cucumber kimchee, macaroni salad and rice. Small, hole in the wall type feel. Prices on par with other korean bbq places. Easy to get in and out of - ample parking.

This place holds a special place in my heart as one of the first local Korean restaurants I've…read moreeaten at since I moved to the area. It's in a small, almost empty-ish plaza, but it's a little mom-and-pop gem. Ambiance (5/5): Walk right in and you'll see that it's on the small side, but a cute and simple restaurant with family vibes. Depending on the time of day, it can feel somewhat empty while at other times somewhat busy. Service (3/5): It's nothing too special, but the workers are always friendly. It's somewhat self serve. You order at the front and then you wait for them to call your order. Then you pick up your tray of food, eat, and place the trays towards the front when done. Food (5/5): Everything we have eaten here over the years is so yummy. Their hot stone bibimbap is chock-full of ingredients with just the right amount of sesame oil and flavor; we often have to pack some of it to go. Their army stew (budaejigae) is my absolute favorite, and I've compared it to a lot of other Korean stew places, some way pricier and this one still takes the cake. It has a wonderful roasted flavor from all the meats they put in and I love going for the ramen first. I always take extra to go since it's small but filling. The best part? Let's not forget that they have self serve all-you-can-eat banchan (side dishes) and they do not skimp on variety. There's your usuals like the napa kimchi, radish kimchi and fish cakes, but they also have mac salad, potato salad, japchae and other goodies which works well for your picky toddlers. Overall, this is a wonderful little restaurant that deserves a visit over and over when you're just craving some comfort korean food at decent prices.

We are here for this giant katsu!!!!…read more Well yeah... it's bigger than my face and probably double the size of my hand!! Still perfectly crispy on the outside and super juicy inside ‍ Also ordered the corn cheese And yup... it was HUGE too! But... more cheese!!! The bulgogi cheese fries though Their food is the ultimate combo to pair with beer We also didn't forget the signature tteokbokki ‍ Plus, they have buy 1 get 1 beer or soju during happy hour Ig: socalhkfoodies

Okay service is great. It's the first time I've been to a restaurant where I don't need to ask for…read morerefills of water because the lady kept replacing our carafe! Thank you for that! It "looks like a typical burger joint inside with Booths. There's a side door for to go orders. Food service was quick and the portions are big. For their price, I would hope so. We ordered the following: Bulgolgi Fries Garlic Steak Noodle Egg Cheese corn Ranking in best to so-so, I'd have to say is the steamed egg. Yes, I was surprised too. I thought the Bulgolgi fries would be number one. Sadly it's not. If you mess up steamed egg, ima gonna say no to the rest of your menu. I would order two next time and just stick to that. The cheese corn was okay, but compared to PaDak and other local Korean spot I say skip this. The cheese tasted weird to me and I did t like that it was also a kraft American cheese. As a cheese lover, I only expect that square cheese to be on a burger or cheese melt. The Bulgolgi Fries could serve 3 people. But it was drenched with sauce, and spicy sauce. Not enough Bulgolgi to pay $20. The cut of fries were this nd tasted like sweet potato. It just didn't fit my taste buds. The Garlic noodle okay. That's Al I have to say about that. I'm glad I finally tried this place, but I don't know if I would come back for anything on their menu. I would rather go next door or across the street.

Craving some soondooboo so we decided to go try the OG Tofu shop that has been here for a long…read moreminute. The last time I ate here was during the pandemic and finally came back. The place seems to really show its age with the floors really dirty and the wood floors are showing a lot of wear and tear. We got there for an early dinner and the place was empty. The lady seemed tired or just not in a friendly mood. The food was still reasonably priced. Much better than the Tofu Chain's and food as good as I remember. I went with the short rib Tofu soup and it came with two nice size beef short ribs and the meat peeling off the bone. Ban Chan was good but could not eat a few of them because they had bean sprouts in it. Nice to see Chodang doing strong. Hopefully the next time back won't be a 3-4 year gap.

Consistently good food and good service…read more I've been going here for years and can say that the food is consistently good and so is the service. Expect it to be cold in there no matter the day or season - gotta keep you cool when you're eating hot soup! Tables can feel a bit close to each other depending on where you sit. And it does get busy during the usual nights & weekends so expect that. Overall, delicious food with a home cooked feel and good service. I'd say my only gripe is that parking can get busy, but there's plenty of parking throughout the plaza.

I haven't tried the other main dishes but first time visiting today accidently with one of my…read moreelderly friend, the chu uh tang was right on the spot. I'm pretty picky with the smell and texture of fish soup and seafood in general but today I found a jewel!! Tasted very clean with alot vegis and I started sweating while eating and drinking the soup, felt like a cure to my body. I will definitely come back I hope this restraunt will be open for long period of time it's right next to my house. Very glad I found this place!! Nice lady working here too she gives good service very Korean restraunt!!

It's 730 pm the lady said closed while shaking her hand for me to leave…read more There were a few people sitting down eating I guess they need to update hours or maybe they ran out of food. I'm chilling in the parking lot looking for another place. I'll update this review if and when I return.

This is place is very economical. If you like soup (tang) then this is a good option. You have to…read morecommunicate any changes to your dish very clearly. I asked them for no onions on mine, but it still came with it. Not a huge deal. Service is very nice. Ban Chan is almost nonexistent. Just kimchi and radish cubes. But we appreciate how economical the dishes are. The same salungtang in our neck of the woods is probably twice the cost. I'm not a huge kimchi guy. But my kid really likes the kimchi here. It has a unique flavor to it. Says that I tastes sorta like the flavor packets in Shin Ramyun.

So a few Saturdays ago, my friend and I were going to the Sauna across from here and we were…read morehungry. They don't serve food inside the sauna anymore. So we came here with another Korean lady we met inside the sauna and the 3 of us sat together. I ordered the Samgyetang (chicken soup stuffed with rice, ginseng, date/jujube and garlic) and my friend wanted the Seolleongtang (beef noodle soup). Perfect with kimchi! I like the radish kimchi! Mmmm! The soups come out bland and are perfect for those under the weather or for those cold soup days. Add salt and pepper at your own discretion. I like to mix salt and pepper in a small dish and dip my chicken pieces in it and put it on a spoonful of rice and the soup. Yummy! Enjoy! Thank you guys!

Pocha Eats is definitely a hidden gem in Cerritos, especially if you are looking for a late-night…read morespot. Parking is plentiful, but the area can be a bit dark, so it is best to park closer to the entrance if you can. The space itself is on the smaller side, but it has a fun vibe with K-pop music playing in the background, which adds to the overall experience. Service great. Friendly staff. We ordered the Army Stew with a side of steamed rice. The portion size was huge, definitely enough to share. It had a nice spicy kick, but it was still very tolerable and enjoyable. The flavors were rich and comforting. Overall, the food was delicious and the pricing felt reasonable for the portion size. This is a great spot if you are craving Korean comfort food late at night. We will definitely be coming back.

This restaurant is right down the street from where we live, and for years we've been saying, "We…read morehave to try it." Well, this evening we finally decided to go--and OMG, 10 out of 10! The food was absolutely delicious! I had the bulgogi yaki udon, and my husband had the bulgogi stew and kimchi fried rice. Everything was very flavorful, and the portions were generous (we had plenty to take home). The server was friendly and made sure we felt well taken care of. This will definitely be a new favorite!

Still here, almost every other week, I officially became a regular!…read moreStill mine and my daughters favorite go to place!

First time trying this KBBQ spot and wow... I've seriously been missing out. At first, I thought…read morethe whole ordering-through-your-phone setup would feel confusing or take away from the experience, but it was actually super easy and everything came out fast!! The side dishes were all delicious -- especially the spicy cucumbers, potato salad, bean sprouts, kimchi. But the meats were definitely the highlight. I went with the Silver Special and the bulgogi (top favorite here), beef belly, and brisket were all so good. The meat looked and tasted really high quality too, and they changed the grill quickly and often which I appreciated. Honestly, the whole menu looked amazing. I came in hungry and left completely full, but still wished I could've tried more definitely a sign I need to come back. I also noticed they had tortillas on the menu which was a cool fusion touch. I personally stick to rice paper, but still thought it was a fun addition. Everyone was really nice, the place was clean, and the prices were excellent for the quality and AYCE delicious food. Overall such a great experience -- easy 5/5 stars. Would absolutely come back again.

Love this place! The medium gam-ja-tang already has a good portion of meat with potatoes, pasta,…read moreand perilla leaves/seeds. The pork cutlet is pretty big, and the crunch factor is definitely there. We also got the mini toppokki and the chicken bulgogi, which were both flavorful. Honestly, all the dishes and the sides they offer hit the spot. My personal favorite sides are the kimchi, the cucumber with radish, and the fishcake. Service was wonderful- the lady taking care of us was friendly and accommodating. They also have a call bell, which makes it easier if you need to call the servers for anything instead of flagging them down. For the interior, I like the lighting display- gives a nice illumination to the place. It's a plus that they're also open late till 12am!

Yoooooooooooooooooooooo! This spot was actually pretty fire We ordered the large spicy pork bone…read moresoup and the broth was CRAZY flavorful, definitely the highlight. But heads up... if you're starving starving, it's mostly bones with not that much actual meat on them so make sure you order some extra dishes with it. It was my first time trying it because that's what my friends recommended, but normally I would've gone with the seafood or beef tofu soup for way more protein, plus a plate of galbi or bulgogi on the side Honestly next time I'm definitely doing tofu soup with galbi instead -- better combo in my opinion and probably more filling than that giant soup that's supposed to serve 3. The teokbokki was super good though, and all the side dishes were hittin too Especially the fresh kimchi... not too sour or overly fermented like some places. Service was crazy fast even though we pulled up around 10:30pm, and the servers were super friendly. Ambiance was your classic chill Korean spot, nothing fancy but solid vibes all around