Mo Ran Gak is a long-running Korean restaurant located in Garden Grove that's been operating for…read more25+ years. It serves traditional Korean fare such as soups, stews, noodle dishes, and Korean BBQ. It's not an AYCE BBQ spot but they serve high quality meat. The parking lot is small but there is also some street parking. We arrived at around noon and waited about 15 minutes for a party of two. We got the prime non marinated Korean BBQ for two people ($123.95). Of the meats we got as part of the combo, my favorites were the brisket, boneless short ribs, and marinated short ribs. The meal also came with banchan, steamed egg, and tofu soup. The steamed egg was decent but the tofu soup was actually really good. It was seasoned enough and was one of the better tofu soups I've had. Our server cooked the meat and cut them into smaller pieces for us so the meal was easy. I also noticed he cut the fat off them so I appreciated the small details. The service was also really fast and they were quick on giving more rice paper, banchan, and sauces. The meal was pricier than even some AYCE KBBQ restaurants but you can really tell the difference in the quality of the service, banchan, and meat. I saw a lot of Koreans eating here (especially older folks) so I know this is the spot to go to. Note that there is a 5% discount for paying with cash.

Highly recommend for non-AYCE KBBQ! The wait was short for Sunday early-ish lunch (5-15 mins). They…read morecook the food for you so you can sit back and enjoy. It's a little dim in the restaurant but there's overhead spotlights at each table. Parking is also limited--you can street park in the nearby neighborhood. Overall, I enjoyed everything we ordered. We had beef brisket, marinated beef short rib, and thinly sliced pork belly. We also ordered the Dolpan Gopchang Deapbap which was nice and flavorful, and not too spicy for me. Everything was good quality, and for our group of 4, I think we ordered a good amount of food. Would recommend coming back again!

Wow!!! I am honestly so impressed with how absolutely delicious the food was. I got the original…read moreholdaak sandwich. Service was quick and food was done quick as well! The environment was clean and tidy as well. Chicken pieces were BIG! I would definitely come again!

This review is specific to this location. Both the fried chicken and fries were obviously fried in…read moreextremely old and reused oil. The old taste hits your tongue immediately and intensely. My order came out immediately after I ordered, which explains the dryness of the chicken--probably had it pre-made, sitting out, and ready to assemble. The water and/or ice used in the fountain drinks also have a really bad taste--how I would imagine toilet water to taste like. However, the taste/flavors of the sauces and slaw were good, which is why I am writing this review for this specific location only. The girl at the cash register was also nice. Whoever is overseeing the franchisees needs to do some better QC.

Food is rly goooood highly recommenddddd Nice service too…read more We got the chicken cold noodle, brisket tteokbokki, and garlic suyuk. Long line so come early

The food and service were amazing. We got the braised short ribs and katsu. The wait on a Monday…read morenight wasn't bad at all.

LOCATION: Euclid/La Palma…read more PARKING: Lots WHAT WE ORDERED: * Mixed Spicy Green ($17.99) * Knife Cut Mixed Spicy Noodle ($17.99) This spot made me love cold noodles even more! The noodles had a great chewy, bouncy texture, and the flavor was packed with umami. I did find that both dishes tasted pretty similar, with flavors that were a little one-dimensional, but that definitely didn't mean they weren't delicious. Sometimes, simple flavors done well are all you need. Overall, the food tasted fresh and hearty, and the portions were huge. I couldn't finish my meal and had to take the rest home, but thankfully, the leftovers still tasted great. Always a plus when the food holds up well the next day. I wasn't the biggest fan of their kimchi, but I know everyone has different preferences, so this one just wasn't for me. The restaurant itself was quite spacious, and the service was attentive throughout our meal. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would come back when I'm craving a satisfying bowl of cold noodles.

This is my go-to place once the weather hits 95°. During the weekdays, this place is not crowded…read more The busiest times to go are Sunday afternoons! I always order the Cold Arrowroot Noodles. The taste of the vinegar and mustard always leave me salivating. The mustard helps to clear your nose, so be careful not too put too much at once! The noodles are uber chewy, so make sure to take up their offer of cutting the noodles before you eat. The kimchi here is so good they actually sell the kimchi to take home and enjoy. Despite giving both red and white kimchi while dining in person, the white kimchi will always be my favorite. The white kimchi is not spicy, but still has the hallmark vinegar taste with the crunch I've come to expect. This place is very generous with the kimchi- don't be afraid to ask for another small plate of kimchi! This place has a modern vibe, with the beige and white tones. The tables themselves are equipped with a pull-out drawer than includes spoons, chopsticks, and napkins. This allows for quick efficiency when getting seated! Definitely a go-to in sunny Southern California!

We visited Han Yang around 10 am on a Friday and were seated immediately. The inside has a really…read morehomey, authentic feel, and it seemed like there were a good amount of locals dining here. Food: We ordered the Galbi-Tang and Sul-Long-Tang, and our food came out pretty quickly. Both soups were really flavorful and comforting, and the broth was definitely the most memorable part of the meal. The banchan on the side was a little weaker compared to some other Korean spots I've been to, but the soups more than made up for it. Parking: They have their own parking lot, which made parking easy when we visited. I really enjoyed the food here and would definitely come back, especially when I'm craving a comforting bowl of soup.

Han Yang is good. It's also wonderfully old school. Nothing about the place feels particularly…read moreinterested in being redesigned for Instagram, which I appreciate. You come here for Korean comfort food, metal dishes of banchan, enormous bowls of soup and stone pots hot enough to continue cooking your dinner while you eat it. And that stone pot is where I'd start. The gondre dolsot bibimbap was fantastic. Gondre is Korean thistle and here it gets worked through the rice with the egg, seaweed and everything else until the whole thing becomes earthy, savory and deeply satisfying. But the best part comes underneath. Leave it alone long enough and the rice against the stone develops that beautiful scorched crust, nurungji, which you eventually scrape loose and mix back through everything. That combination of the greens, sesame, egg and crispy rice is ridiculously good. There are dishes you finish because you're hungry and dishes where you keep digging around the bottom of the bowl because you're convinced there must be another good piece hiding somewhere. This was the latter. The galbitang was more complicated for me. The beef itself was excellent. Generous pieces, tender, falling easily from the bone and soft enough that our kids loved it. Plenty of green onion, too. My issue was the broth. I prefer galbitang on the restrained side so I can decide where it goes from there. Same reason I like seolleongtang arriving almost defiantly plain, give me the broth and let me dress it up myself with salt, saeujeot or whatever else I want. Han Yang has already made those decisions for you. The galbitang broth was noticeably sweet and salty and eventually it became a little much for me. That's preference as much as criticism, plenty of people will probably love it exactly as it arrives. I just wanted the volume turned down. The banchan was similarly mixed but mostly good. The napa kimchi was solid and nicely balanced. The kkakdugi was particularly good. The mustard greens, however, were ferociously sour. I like fermented food. These had me physically wincing. The dipping sauce for the galbi was excellent, though and I kept going back to it. Rice was average and a little dry. It did its job. Service was good and the whole experience was easy. The room itself has some age on it, tables are fairly close together and depending on where you're seated you may find yourself with a commanding view of the bathroom door. Nobody has ever requested the chef's table at the restroom, but here we are. Somehow I don't particularly mind any of it. Han Yang feels like a restaurant that knows what it is. It isn't polished into anonymity. People are here eating giant bowls of soup, mixing rice in scorching stone pots and getting on with their lives. And when a restaurant can put something as good as that gondre bibimbap in front of me, I can forgive a dry bowl of rice and a bathroom with excellent sightlines. Absolutely coming back. And next time, I'm getting that bibimbap again.

Sooo I have came here before and tried the katsu because it was huge! It's good BUT I came back and…read moretried the beef soup and wow! I loved it. There's so much flavor in this. It reminds me of of the dumpling soup for Korean News Year. It looks small but I was so full and happy! It comes with the choice of ramen , glass noodle, or rice. The banchan was great. The kimichi has great taste, the cucumber was perfect, and the macaroni was savory. Honestly, I was so happy with this soup. The restaurant was lively but overall we got seats for a group of 10 people. We sat separately since it's more for smaller parties. We still enjoyed it!

The tonkatsu was crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside, and the curry was delicious. But…read morewhat really surprised me was the portion size--the tonkatsu was CRAZY HUGE! Definitely come hungry because they are very generous with the portions. The restaurant itself is nice, clean, and comfortable, and the service was great. Everyone was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. Another big plus is plenty of parking, so you don't have to drive around looking for a spot. Overall, great tonkatsu curry, massive portions, a clean and comfortable restaurant, plenty of parking, and excellent service. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

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!

Never come here. And I repeat, never come here…read more Not only is the food bad, but it is hands down the absolute worst customer service I have ever experienced. They treat you like they are doing you a massive favor just letting you sit down--as if they're paying you to eat here. Before spending a dime here, just take a minute to read the owner's responses to negative reviews. Every single one is hostile, defensive, argumentative, and threatening. Never a simple "we're sorry," just constant deflections claiming customers are making "false accusations." Just stop arguing with paying customers, drop the ego, and learn basic customer service. To make matters worse, their policy of refusing to let you take banchan to-go because it's "complimentary" is completely absurd. How is it complimentary? Will you feed anyone off the street just banchan? No. Complimentary means free. I am paying for the entire meal, and banchan is fundamentally built into the price and culture of dining at a Korean restaurant. It's part of what we pay for. Once it hits my table, it's paid for--and refusing to let a customer pack it up just means you'd rather throw perfectly good food in the trash out of spite or reuse it? If you honestly consider it a free handout you need to gatekeep, then don't bring the banchan out in the first place. Save your money, your patience, and your appetite. Go anywhere else.

We went to Mr. BBQ yesterday, and everything was delicious! My favorite was the marinated chuck eye…read moresteak -- it literally melted in my mouth. The meat was so flavorful, and the quality made the experience even better. The service was unmatched! Aaron took care of us and was such a joy. He made the experience extra special by wishing me a happy birthday with the 50-cent birthday song and even bringing us complimentary ice cream. Pro tip: This place is worth the wait! You can join the waitlist online through OpenTable, which makes planning your visit much easier. Great food & outstanding service

Unfortunately, one of the most uncomfortable dining experiences I've ever had…read more I'm a big foodie and genuinely love trying new restaurants, so it's very obvious to me when a restaurant is cutting corners at the guests' expense. It was 95°F outside, and the dining room at Mr BBQ was unbearably hot. There was a sign in the waiting area mentioning the AC issue, but the waiting area was significantly cooler than the actual dining room, making it difficult to judge from the entrance just how uncomfortable it would be once seated. We were told the AC was running but that the ventilation from the grills was making the dining room hot. Regardless of the cause, we spent the entire meal sweating and feeling sick from the heat. When we finally walked outside, the 95°F outdoor air actually felt cooler than the dining room. They provided handheld fans, which was a nice gesture in theory, but the fans were visibly filthy and covered in food splatters. The bathrooms were also extremely dirty, with a sign mentioning plumbing issues. Plumbing problems don't excuse poor cleanliness. I understand that equipment issues happen, but this felt like a situation where the restaurant chose to keep operating rather than prioritize the comfort and cleanliness of its guests. For a restaurant charging what it does, that's disappointing. I will not be returning.