Flame Broiler

The Galbi is literally the thickest Galbi I've had and I've had a lot. It's juicy and tender…read more The seafood pancake has a ton of green onion and it's light and crispy and delicious. This place deserves so much love cuz it's a local gem that provides home cooked food that's hard to find.

I initially visited this restaurant because it shares the same name as an excellent Korean…read morerestaurant in Fullerton, which I have always enjoyed. However, I was surprised to discover that the two establishments are not affiliated, and unfortunately, the similarities end with the name. The overall dining experience was disappointing from start to finish. The service felt inexperienced, and the restaurant's layout was awkward and poorly organized. With the kitchen, cashier, and food preparation areas all exposed, the atmosphere felt chaotic rather than comfortable or inviting. There was little sense of coordination or professionalism. Unfortunately, the food was even more disappointing. The fish was excessively salty, and we actually discovered insects among the vegetables provided for the wraps, which had to be taken back and washed again. This raised concerns about the restaurant's attention to cleanliness and food preparation. The side dishes, which are an essential part of any authentic Korean meal, were remarkably underwhelming and lacked flavor. The pork dish was overwhelmingly spicy to the point that we could barely eat it. Rather than enhancing the dish, the excessive heat completely overpowered any other flavors. As someone familiar with authentic Korean cuisine, I found the overall quality particularly disappointing. Authenticity should be reflected not only in the menu but also in the balance of flavors, freshness of ingredients, and attention to detail. Between the disorganized environment, inexperienced service, and poorly executed dishes, this was one of the least enjoyable Korean dining experiences I've had in quite some time. I certainly would not confuse this establishment with the excellent restaurant in Fullerton, despite their identical names. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this location based on my experience.

5pm empty tables.

A bowl of rice with Banchan (Side dishes - free)

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Yuk Dae Jang - Irvine

4.2(501 reviews)

3.1 mi•Westpark

Their naengmyun is different but in a good way. The broth is simple with a clean taste. I really…read moreenjoyed the thinly sliced radish. Perfectly sweet with a nice crunch. There was a generous amount of shredded beef on top. It covered the entire bowl! Hubby got Yukaejang with soft tofu. It was rich and spicy. Dumplings tasted homemade. Wished they were pan fried vs steamed. Maybe they'll have that as an option one day.

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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육대장매운쭈꾸미만두 Spicy Calamari Mandu (6 pcs)

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Original Yuk Gae Jang with Ramen

Yoo's Place

4.2(666 reviews)

3.9 mi

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!

Nice set up - super convenient.

25. Kalbi

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Yigah Restaurant

3.8(820 reviews)

2.5 mi•Westpark

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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Tonkatsu

OB Square

4.4(362 reviews)

1.5 mi

Last time I came for army stew and it was solid. You will need 2-4 people to eat the army stew. I…read morecame back again, and tried the jjajang myeon black bean noodle. The noodles taste fresh, and the sauce is made in house, and not from powder form, plus fresh onions and pieces of pork. This was one of the best I have ever had. They have lots of pub foods from fried chicken, kimchi pancake, popcorn chicken, sausages, squid, rice cakes tteokbokki, bbq sizzling plates, soup and stews, my favorite noodles in soup and rice dishes. The great thing about this place is it opens late until 1am.

I haven't been this location before but my first time was awesome. Reminds me sm of the DB…read morelocation, with the single karaoke room and the same menu we ordered a whole fried chicken, fried wings, teokkbokki w a side of udon and omurice We ATE IT UPPPPPP. We legit ate up everything and didn't leave a crumb My bf loved the omurice sm, he never liked traditional Japanese omurice so he was super excited to try Korean omurice and he LOVED IT The teokkbokki is so good, spicy af and the rice cakes are perfectly cooked. The side of udon was so good, we added the entire serving to the teokkbokki and it was FIRE The whole fried chicken was bomb, I loved the crispiness and the really yummy skin The fried wings were good too, there's like an amazing seasoning in the batter that gave it a slight spice and the wings were so fuggin juicy and tender. Love the cabbage salad and pickled radish that came w the chicken, pairs perfectly with eat bite of chicken Service was good, our server was attentive and super nice They have large and small tables so it's the perfect spot for hanging out w friends or date night

Popcorn chicken. Worth it

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OB Wings. Best thing on the menu

Baekjeong

4.6(6.5k reviews)

3.2 mi

•$$$

Great food mark is great man Food is good great service…read morelove food here Our favorite KBBQ spot in the South Bay/Palos Verdes neighborhood. They have the most delicious kimchi jigae and fresh cuts of brisket, short rib, and more! Highly recommend the spicy cold noodle and ban chan. We always crave their kimchi. The staff are friendly and kind.

Jonathan was our server and he was great! Everyone else helping was attentive and kind as well. We…read moregot the beef combo which was really good as well. Will definitely take note you can make a reservation on resy 2 hours ahead of time.

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Its Tofu

4.7(1.1k reviews)

4.3 mi

Family-owned & operated

Free parking

Very welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. The food was good and delicious. Will come back in the…read morenear future. Everyone is so nice!

amazing food and great service. friendly to young customers. would definitely come back!!!!!!!!read more

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Tang 190

3.8(1.6k reviews)

4.5 mi

Great food and great service!…read more Nice little store. Not really that big but there is a patio. The food was great. I got the dumpling soup and my friend got the cabbage soup. We also got some fried dumplings. The portion is large, you can definitely share. I will be back!

This is my go to place for comfort food. It's been really great for the last 5 years (I'm a regular…read morehere) but what's wrong with their bulgogi meat lately. It used to be really good quality beef! Is the new owner trying to save money on their beef supply?! Since my daughter likes their bento box (doshirak) I ordered one to go but their bulgogi is pretty bad , This is the second time we've experienced this! As you can see in the picture my daughter didn't even touch the bulgogi part! I checked myself and omg very chewy, lots of fat or skin I don't know how bulgogi can taste bad like this!!! I really hope you guys make some change. It was really disappointing...

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Dumplings

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Dolsot Bibimbap - so good!

BCD Tofu House

Locally owned & operated

I usually go to the BCD in Koreatown since I can join the Yelp waitlist before heading over, which…read moreis super convenient. But I was in Irvine and craving something really spicy, so I decided to stop by this location. Even though it was pretty late, there was still a wait. The app estimated about 40 minutes, but we got seated sooner than expected and only waited around 25 minutes. The staff seemed really busy, so the service didn't feel especially warm or friendly. But I was so hungry that I finished the entire bowl anyway. I actually remembered that I needed a photo after I had already started eating lol, so it's definitely not the prettiest food picture. I always order the galbi combo, and honestly, BCD has the best LA galbi I've had since moving to the US. It's seriously so good. Finishing the meal with nurungji from the stone pot always makes me feel full and satisfied. Nothing hits quite like a hot Korean meal when you're really hungry. I love Korean food so much!

BCD is one of my favorite spots for Korean comfort food! I can never get tired of their tofu soups!…read moreHowever, this particular location can be a little hit or miss, especially when it comes to service. Some visits, the service is great and the staff is super attentive. Other times, it takes forever to get someone's attention, and the banchan doesn't get refilled unless you ask. Definitely wish the service was a little more consistent! Food-wise, I absolutely LOVE their tofu soups! My go-to favorites are the kimchi, beef, assorted, and dumpling tofu soups. They're always so comforting, rich, and flavorful! The crispy tofu is another dish I enjoy, although I've noticed it's changed a bit over time. It's still good, but the way it's plated makes the bottom pieces a little soggy instead of staying crispy. The sweet and spicy sauce that comes with it is delicious, though! The bulgogi was sweet, savory, and full of flavor! I especially love the onions that come with it. They soak up all that delicious sauce and pair so well with the beef. We also got the hot stone bibimbap, which is super filling and comes loaded with different vegetables and beef. I love that the sauce is served on the side so you can control just how saucy or spicy you want it! Overall, BCD will always be one of my favorites for a warm, satisfying Korean meal. The food keeps me coming back, but I do wish the service at this location was a little more consistent!

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Burning X Korean BBQ

4.2(2.7k reviews)

1.5 mi

•$$$

Great selection with A meal, friendly service expect ESL style English, most time not noisy but…read moresometimes very noisy, parking always plenty

First time diner and reviewer…read more I've eaten at plenty of AYCE Korean BBQ restaurants, but this was the first time I got to self-serve the meats! I love the meat and veggies bar where I can pick and choose what meats I want at the portions I'm comfortable with. The problem with most AYCE BBQ restaurants is that they always give so much meat. Even if I ask them to provide half they would refuse for some reason. Since I don't really like bothering servers all the time, asking them to bring more food to the table, I really love the freedom of getting the meats myself at my own pace. This way I can control the frequency, the portions and won't end up paying extra for leftovers I couldn't finish. For an affordable lunch menu they do offer a good variety of meat and side dish options. The food is delicious. The marinades are bold and flavorful, although they can be a bit overwhelming. I do wish they had some kind of dressing for the salad. The service is friendly. The server was super nice and attentive, coming around to change the grill often. Definitely coming back.

Zoom Photos to see names of the Meats. Other meats like Steak , Seafood , Short ribs that u ask the server to get in the kitchen

Premium Wagyu like beef belly

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Marinated short ribs

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A C.

2 years ago

I had the pleasure of working with Karina, the manager at Flame Broiler, and I can't speak highly enough about the service. I called in needing help to organize a team meal for our Tustin High School Boys Basketball team, and Karina immediately jumped in to assist. She helped me organize everything smoothly, offered a generous discount, and even delivered the meal for free! The food was delicious, and the service was top-notch. I would definitely recommend Flame Broiler for personal meals, fundraisers, and corporate events. Karina and the team go above and beyond to make sure everything runs seamlessly! read more

Justin L.

6 years ago

was around here it was lunch came to get a bowl worst flame broiler ever the chicken n beef was nasty n dry dey took forever to give me my food n wen i got it it was cold i go to different flame broilers n the food is great i was expectin more than this do not waste ur $$ here dey give u a little bit of protein the cook was not wearin a mask wen we all have to wear it since it is mandatory other then that the cashier violeta i think that is her name it was in the receipt gave me a great customer service i do not think i will be back read more

Flame B.

13 years ago

Come check us out! On the corner of Newport & Edinger right off the 55 freeway!! We are always fast, friendly, and our food is delicious. Why sit in traffic on the 55 on the way home?? Just stop in and enjoy a delicious meal while traffic dies down or just take some food home for the family!! read more

Cody M.

9 years ago

I come here at a minimum of twice a week for lunch since my shop is a few minutes away and this location is on my way in. Staff is very friendly, food is always good and I am in and out within 5 minutes for a to go order no matter how busy they are. read more

Joe P.

11 years ago

Good food and service. I don't see what everyone else is talking about. The owners are friendly. The food is fast. And it tastes like Flame Broiler. Some people are being a little dramatic. I stop here anytime I'm in the area read more

Teri N.

5 years ago

Jimmy helped me with a pretty complicated order and he was incredibly patient and helpful! Food was exactly what I hoped for, healthy and fresh. Big thanks to Jimmy!!! read more

Jamie B.

13 years ago

I have been here four times and once my order way correct. Does not feel like the workers care what the guests say or need.

Luis F.

7 years ago

Great service with a smile , great food at a great price, food does taste fresh so that's a big plus for me

Zach I.

5 years ago

This spot is my go to for lunch. Always clean, fast, and good food! The customer service is A1. 5 stars

Lorraine I.

7 years ago

They have great food. The customer service is awesome very friendly and give good customer service

Jorge L.

3 years ago

amazing service. great food keep up the great work

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