Service: unfrotruanly I did not have a good experience. They left us standing at the door when plenty of tables were available only to seat us at the table that we could have sat at and looked at the menu. After ordering, the table that came after us (which insisted of all koreans) got their food first, then our food came out. (im korean, but I had a fillipino friend with me). Not once did they ask if our food was good or asked if we wanted more water. It was disappointing. Food: food was okay. Your standard local korean food place. Idk if it was just me but it may contain a bit too much sodium or msg because my hands definitely felt a bit swollen from saltiness after. It could have been just me, so I'm not gonna hold that against them. Ambiance: its okay. Definitely reminded me of small shops back in korea so it was a bit nostalgic for me. read more

I came here for dinner last night and would like to thank the restaurant for their hard work! The service was slow, but it was obvious it was because they are heavily understaffed in comparison to the popular demand :) Please have patience, the food was worth the wait! In terms of food, we got Kimchi Beef Soondubu 4/4 Steamed Dumplings 4/5 - different from displayed photos, but good! Spicy Cold Noodles 4.5/5 - perfect for this hot weather! gets a tad bit spicy at the end when there's more sauce than noodles. read more

We came here on a cold day wanting some warm yet comfort food. I was craving for soft tofu soup and this place hit the spot for me! My husband ordered the stone plate Bibimbap. Both were super yummy. You get an egg to go with your tofu soup which I think it's pretty standard and all the side dishes. It is pricey in my opinion- $16 for tofu. But the food is quality. Besides the pricey cost, I think the service could be friendlier. I had asked for a refill for the kimchi because it's sooo good there, and the lady did give me some, but not without a strict admonition that this is out of norm because no to go for side dishes. It's a small hole-in-the-wall kind of place. I recommend it for you to give it a try as the food is worth it, but don't expect top notch customer service! read more

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It's about time I write a review about this wonderful hidden gem! I've been coming here for years, and always been super satisfied. This is a more traditional Korean comfort food restaurant. I lived in S Korea for 2 years, and this restaurant brings back so many culinary memories! This particular trip, I ordered Soy Bean Paste Stew and Grilled Pacific Saury fish. And look at all the free banchan that comes with every meal! My all time favorite is the Soy Bean Paste Stew. Also, any of the stone Bibambaps are sizzling, hot & delicious! During Covid-19, they only offer takeout. Calling in your order is highly recommended, since they are not allowing anyone to enter the establishment. Healthy & delicious! Definitely recommended by me! read more

Da Rae BBQ Restaurant - Banchan, Soy Bean Paste Stew & Pacific Saury fish - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

We come here once a week after kid's swim lessons. We always get the kalbi dolsot (hot stone) bibimbap and another dish. They don't use msg and try to use organic ingredients. The sides dishes and fried green onion pancake with dipping sauces are all good too. read more

Being from Yorba Linda and having limited food options, this is one of the only Korean restaurants in the area and they do not disappoint. They have a great selection of dishes from naengmyun to bossam to yuksu bulgogi to fill all your cravings. The banchan spread is quite basic but they do give you pajeon which is nice and crispy. It can get busy at times so order ahead! I had to wait over 30 minutes for a takeout meal during dinner time on a weekday. The place is small and cozy and can get warm in the summertime but the staff are always nice and welcoming. read more

Cute mom and pop Korean restaurant that has a couple vegan options. We went on a weekday and were seated pretty quickly. The restaurant was occupied by mostly Korean folks so the place seemed promising. We asked about their vegan options and they said they could make the veggie tofu soup with water base and they had veggie bibimbap but remove the egg. From the banchan, the bean sprouts and spicy cucumber were safe to eat. My partner liked his veggie tofu soup although he said the spiciest options wasn't really that spicy. The veggie bibimbap was a bit pricey ($20) and I had to remove the egg, but it was a large portion of food, had a good amount of veggies in it, and came with spicy chili sauce . At the end of our meal, we got complimentary tea. Would love to see more vegan options on the menu but enjoyed the food and service. read more

I've come here a couple of times before work and I always get the same thing. I either get kimchi jigae or sul lung tang. Their kimchi jigae reminds me of how my grandma makes it. Really salty so I need a lot of rice to go with it. Even though it's salty, I still enjoy it because it really reminds me of my grandma's cooking. One thing I love about Korean restaurants is they give you a bunch of free sides. They are usually all veggies so I don't feel bad indulging in them. This restaurant offers an array of traditional Korean dishes. I would love to try out their other stuff. They do have a minimum of $10 if you want to pay with card. Service wasn't bad. It is a small restaurant, but I've never had to wait to be seated. They do have a restroom. I would definitely come back especially because I don't see a lot of Korean restaurants near Placentia. read more

Da Rae BBQ Restaurant - Kimchi jigae @ Da Rae Restaurant in Fullerton, CA. - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Been feeling under the weather lately and needed a little pop of flavor and color! What better than to stop by my favorite Korean spots to dine at. This was a small spot I had found a while I was a student at CSUF. Such a hidden gem! This place offers an array of delicious comfort Korean food. It offers the more well known tofu soups, barbeque on a hot stone, bimbimbap (rice in a stone pot with a variety of veggies and gochuchang), soups served in stone pots (galbi Tang and etc), braised dishes, and even my favorite Bossam (sliced pork belly served with cabbage and kimchi and bean paste)! Not only do they offer an eclectic selection of dishes, but they give you an assortment of colorful banchan that comes included with your entree! I'm obsessed with the soft cold tofu and scallion pancake they let you start with before your meal. They always change up the ban Chan and it always tastes super fresh, crisp, and just homemade. You can tell there is a ton of love embedded into each dish because of all the attention to detail.A plethora of colors pop from each dish which coincide the various flavors that will start exploding into your taste buds. The fermented kimchee and bean paste in some of the dishes bring the perfect amount of umami flavor and probiotics (cause that's what in right now, right?). That pungent yet clean and crisp taste of the kimchee, is amazing and differs from other places because it doesn't have that weird old refrigerator smell or nitrate taste. The variety is what really brings me back to this restaurant every time! They even serve alkaline water and quote as serving only organic products! I've tried everything from the spicy cod roe stew, Spicy rice cake, galbi tang, bossam (sliced pork belly served with Napa cabbage, spicy pickled radish, fermented bean paste and salted shrimp), tofu soup, galbi bbq, spicy pork bbq, and their cold noodles are fantastic! For dessert, they give you a nice little Korean tea with grains of rice steeped into a ginger syrup. Really nice palette cleanser! Service is really good and definitely the total flip side of most asian joints! Another great thing is prices are roughly $9-$20/person and you get a ton of food ! This is great for those local CSUF students or families wanting to ball on a budget! Eat healthy without having a dent into your wallet! read more

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I went to visit my friend at CSUF and since it was raining when we visited, we were craving something soupy. I was about to drive us back to Rowland Heights for some tofu soup when this place popped up on yelp saying it was only around the corner! The location is in a small plaza behind Target. It is a small location but there was no wait when we went. We flagged someone down to seat us and went straight to ordering. The tofu soup was around $10 range and they have a whole lotta different entrees ranging from rice cakes to rice dishes to noodles. I wanted to order one of each kind! I looked over and noticed that their serving size was pretty big so I stuck with what I wanted when I walked in. Tofu soup. My friend ordered the ddukbokki and I ordered the kimchi and beef tofu soup. While waiting for our food, we were presented with a some cold tofu, scallion pancake and a whole lotta sides. Dig in! I enjoyed the sides and it complimented my soup and rice very well. The soup was tasty. It was very strong in the kimchi taste which I love and it came with an egg! Usually they charge extra for that. Comes with a bowl of white rice, not sure if you can substitute that or not. Normally at BCD or at YoungDong I would finish the whole serving of soup. But for some reason I felt like there was no end to it! I finished half and ended up taking half home. It was soo filling. My friend did the same with her ddukbokki. This was really surprising since we're both big eaters. I'd suggest coming here with a very empty stomach or someone to share! read more

Da Rae BBQ Restaurant - $11 kimchi subdaboo - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Love the food and service. They work so hard to keep diners safe by keeping up between tables. read more

Da Rae BBQ Restaurant - Donkkaseu & Chicken Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Local Korean restaurant in the shopping plaza of where Target is on Yorba Linda & the 57 fwy. Lunch time does get packed, so beware on coming during your lunch break if you're in a hurry. The menu offerings here are your run of the mill Korean items: Tofu soups, grilled meats, bimbimbap. Of all their offering, this restaurants strength is in their Bimbimbaps (korean stone pot rice). So definitely come check it out if you're in the area & in the mood for that. The bill does rack up quite fast since prices reflect the portion size and the portions are quite big here. 2 guys ordering 3 items.. bill was close to $60 after tip.. sort of wish i had just gone to eat ayce kbbq. Service was attentive & its definitely a hole in the wall vibe here.. so don't be expecting anything fancy. read more

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Don't order any dishes related to "octopus". I ordered the stirred octopus dish with noodle and the quality of this dish was horrible which the octopus were tiny, flaccid, not chewy and not cooked appropriately. And noodle was cooked too long as well. The price range was high BUT their service was GOOD. read more

I really appreciate this small hole in the wall place for great home cook style Korean meal. It is just great cooking and keeping it simple is the key :-) read more

Don't get the grilled mackerel, have me food poisoning had to go urgent care for dehydration. No way did they not know that fish wasn't past its serving date. Wondered why it was fried instead of grilled never again!! read more

On a drizzly day in SoCal, my friend and I were looking for a place to get korean tofu soup. This place came up and though I work at CSUF, I had never heard of it. It is in the same plaza as Target but kind of hidden behind the Izakaya Takasei. The service here is not the greatest in the sense that once you get your food, they won't come to your table unless you make a visible effort to get their attention. Some folks might prefer this, some don't. When I needed something I had to wave and wait quite a bit. I get it though, it seems like there's only two people being hostesses and they seem to also be running the restaurant. I got the Topokki and it was massive. I asked the lady before I ordered how big it was and she said one person can finish it. Perhaps she meant one very large and very hungry person because I ate half and took half home. The dish itself was good! The spicy was a little much for me to handle but eating it with the banchan helped. Next time I would also get a bowl of rice or something that isn't already covered in the sauce. My friend got the tofu soup and also said that the portion was huge. Every customer gets a complimentary scallion pancake, tofu soy sauce appetizer, and a rice based drink at the end. All in all, I'm liking this place both because the food was good and the restaurant is super close to me. read more

Ordered for take out during COVID; ordering via phone was pretty easy. However there was mild communication issues at the restaurant. There was no signage at the door so i entered the restaurant to pick up my food at the designated time (they told me come in 25 mins and this was during dinner on a Friday night); however i was quickly shooed outside. Maybe at the door would prevent confusion if they did not want customers to enter. Otherwise, the food was delish. They provide a generous portion of their side dishes so that you can still have a similar experience. Let's see they had the pickled cucumbers, pickled radish, kim chi, bean sprouts, fish cake, and a whole pancake. The pancake and seafood pancake (that we ordered) could have used a little more crisp, so i popped it in my air fryer for 5 mins. Dwaeji bolgogi (spicy BBQ pork) was a generous portion and the bibim naeng myeon (spicy cold noodle) hit the spot on a hot day. The noodles even came with the mildly sweet cold broth on the side. Everything tasted delish and fresh. Would definitely order again given the large portions and the scrumptious food. read more

Da Rae BBQ Restaurant - Take out dwaeji bulgogi, seafood pancake, bibim Naeng myeon (spicy cold noodle), and all the side dishes - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Pretty good. Panchan served on a metal plate. Had a business dinner here. Client brought me here. Had the spicy tofu soup, potato soup, and the beef. No highs, no lows, pretty standard fare. Food prices are up up up, way up like everywhere else. Service is not bad. Would return for sure. read more

Looking for some Spicy tofu stew or Korean Bbq?? look no further and come check this place out!! Tucked away in a shopping center (target/O'Reilys) with a private parking lot. Offers a variety of traditional comfort foods with reasonable prices. the location can get packed after 4PM so be prepared to wait 10-15mins. The staff here are always friendly and very tentative to the guest. read more

This little hole in the wall establishment has such good food! The service is acceptable. I've gotten lunch from here to go many times. I always get the Rabokki with ramen. It's under their appetizers but I have it as a meal. I say it serves about 2-3 people. read more

Da Rae BBQ Restaurant - Robboki - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

best food ever. everything tastes very good especially the kimchi. Go to korean spot. Actually it's a go to any spot. I crave it all the time lol. Soft tofu soup is my fav read more

Delicious food and quick service. Helps if you speak Korean but not essential. Clean & busy restaurant, flavorful and well made good. read more

Da Rae BBQ Restaurant - Bim bim bop - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

SUPER EXPENSIVE!!! Prices fit for the Queen at a mom and pop restaurant. $60 for lunch for two. Food was ok. Save money and go to Seoul, it would've been cheaper. read more

The first time I went there, I didn't like it at all, however, someone wrote a good review in the buzz so we gave it a second chance. My husband really loves their soup, however in the restaurant business there are two very important elements, good food and great customer service. The food is decent but the customer services is awful and specifically today it was the WORST!!! I do not speak Korean but I can heard how nice they sound and treat their Korean customers but not us. Today we took our kids visiting here from San Diego and our experience was so disappointing. They forgot my daughter's order!!! And when we asked they only said "yeah yeah" and kept avoiding us and serving all the other tables! We were almost done eating when they finally brought my daughter's soup !!! we didn't get any special anything for being 45 minutes late!!! My best friend is Korean and she told me not to go there but my husband loves their soup. They're also so stingy When I asked for boxes and today was no different, however the Korean people sitting next to us got big boxes and many of them, when I asked for one more they always say no and walk away. If you want to be in business in a very mixed cultural city, you have to treat everyone nice not just people you choose to be nice to!!! If you do this to me next time I will post it in the Buzz we are paying customers and deserve the same respect! Be nice to everyone! It's not that hard! You ruined what it was supposed to be a nice family dinner! Do better! read more

Love this place for real-deal authentic Korean food. Service isn't great because they don't speak English but it's worth the inconvenience. I haven't had anything bad yet and can't wait to try another one of their 84 items on their menu. read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat with my kids. When I was pregnant, they were one of the few restaurants I was able to eat at due to sensitive taste buds. They cook everything with pH water and everything is delicious. Service is quick. I haven't tried everything on the menu yet because it's pretty extensive but I'm working my way through it. It is family friendly. read more

Came back and got the Yukejjang again (spicey shredded beef soup). Delicious like last time. This time the banchan (side dishes) came out in its own separate dishes, which I preferred. As I write this I'm planning on yet another trip back with a friend. read more

The service was amazing and food was very authentic and delicious! I've had some amazing Korean food growing up, but this was the best restaurant experience we've ever had! read more

Hands down comfort Korean food Bibimbap Tofu beef soup combo with short ribs Their food are so good. I like their side dishes; it's very enjoyable read more

Da Rae BBQ Restaurant - Bibimbap and tofu beef soup - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Horrible customer service and dirty. The hostess was just plane rude and wouldn't allow me to sit at a table for 4 since I was by myself. I do not recommend this place. There's much better out there! read more

Super yummy and friendly service. Will definitely order again. We checked out the website, it was not as easy to order so ended up calling. It was not a problem. read more

I wanted an All You Can Eat Korean barbecue place, but the one down the street had an hour and a half wait, and it was crowded and LOUD. So I tried this spot. I'm glad I did. When I drove up, it wasn't quite 5 yet and the place was completely empty. I almost left, but I figured I'd give it a shot anyway. Literally minutes after we sat down, the rest of the place filled up. Looks like we just beat the rush! The menu was a little confusing at first, but the lady serving us said we just had to order our main dishes and drinks and they'd bring everyone some sides. I'm a sucker for short ribs, do I ordered some. My +1 ordered barbecue beef and oyster tofu soup. Oh my gosh... the sides. EVERYTHING I could want in a Korean Barbecue establishment and more. They must have dropped off nearly a dozen bowls of sides off, most of which I wasn't familiar with. So it was an experience. And they were GOOD. And then they asked if we wanted more when we finished them. Between the two of us, we struggled to finish everything they gave us. The short ribs were simply amazing. Tasty cuts, full of flavor, sauteed just right. The beef was the same. The soup was spicy and warmed us up on a chilly night. The food wasn't cheap but it was well-portioned and tasted incredible. We'll be coming back here for sure. read more

Da Rae BBQ Restaurant - Short ribs! So good. - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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this place has amazing food and service! i've had it before for takeout and it's even better when having it fresh for dine in. the prices are great for the portion yu get and you also get side dishes for dining! the kimchi and bean sprouts are my favorite ones. all the dishes we got were delicious and would definitely come back! read more

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Da Rae is our local KBBQ option for reliable good food and there's rarely a wait. Our usual go to dishes are the bulgogi, galbi, chicken bulgogi, bibimbap, and galbi tang. All of these are 1st rate. My favorite is the galbi tang (beef rib soup). The broth is light and there's generous portion of the beef ribs which are always very tender. The bibimbap is our favorite in the area. The rice is nicely crisped, with lots of meat and vegetables and topped with a fried egg. The meat dishes are cooked in the kitchen and served on sizzling skillets. I wouldn't say the portions are generous but they are always delicious. They also have what seems to be more authentic dishes such as fish egg stew. They are good but I wouldn't recommend to anyone relatively new to the cuisine. The banchan is also really good. Our favorite is the chive pancake though the chilled tofu is pretty refreshing. The boys always look forward to the sweet rice drink for dessert. In fact they always ask for seconds which the waitresses are happy to provide. Overall Da Rae is great place for a quick, casual and good KBBQ meal. read more

I've been coming here for years now and it has never disappointed -- I can always count on this place for reliable Korean food.

I went here with my brother as we both love Korean food and wanted something no frills and delicious. I got the pork tofu soup, which was flavorful, and the tofu itself tasty and soft as expected. The banchan was delicious as well. The portions here was just right, plus we loved the complimentary savory pancake appetizer. This felt really authentic to me and luckily it wasn't busy when we went on a Wednesday evening. The service was also quick and friendly. I would come here again and recommend this place to others! read more

My go-to Korean food spot if I'm craving Korean food, especially soups! The staff is friendly and they are pretty quick with the food. All the times I've gone, it is never busy so we always get seated immediately. Their banchan is great too :) I recommend if you're ever in Fullerton/Placentia! read more

Da Rae BBQ Restaurant - Ox Bone Soup - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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They have the worst service, EVER! The wait staff definitely do not want to be here, so sad. They weren't quite this awful prior to Covid but now I will definitely steer clear of this place. Also, way over priced for the quality/quantity of the food. read more

Da Rae BBQ Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Restaurant phone is down for To Go orders from 12/8/2021 to 12/9/2021. I order a lot of take out from there so I called but the phones weren't working so I drove to order and they were open but couldn't answer any calls. As always, their staff were friendly and the food was delicious. read more

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Finally tried this place after passing by it so many times! I'm a huge sucker for the tofu soup at BCD so I was curious to see how this compares. Since there's not much seating, be sure to come on a day when you're not in a hurry because the wait can be a while. I came on a Thursday night around 7:30 and had to wait about 30-40 min with only one party in front of us. My husband and I ordered a seafood & beef tofu soup, kimchi fried rice, and a beef soup. Everything was delicious, and the friendly service made it even better! If I'm honest, the soup's broth isn't as flavorful as BCD's (maybe if it had a touch more salt/seasoning, it'd be better), but it's still good overall. The complementary green onion pancake was also a pleasant surprise (and the sauce they give with it -- YUM!!). Cozy, intimate environment, great food, and exceptional service. Very happy to support this local mom & pop shop! read more