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    Hangang

    4.2 (166 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Kit T.

    I was craving for some Naengmyeon since it has been pretty hot these days. I ordered: Bibim Naengmyeon- It was cold and refreshing for a hot summer day but is a bit spicy. Assorted Pancake: crispy and a variety of different items. Egg roll: fluffy and full of flavor Service was pretty quick that day since there were only a few tables.

    Medium Galbi JJim
    Johnny Q.

    Service is great and interior is spacious. We got seated immediately and served ice cold water and side dishes after we ordered. The Galbi Jjim here is okay (3.5/5) The beef ribs aren't the most tender and the sauce doesn't marinate to the center of it. But the portions are large, tteokbokki is fat, and sauce is flavorful. I really liked the side dishes. I would recommend Sun Nong Dan's if you want a Galbi JJim to adjust the recipe to.

    Their idea of ac "80" in a crowded restaurant.
    Michele L.

    Edit: as I mentioned below and in response to the manager comment, I agreed that the ac was on. On 80 degrees in the summer in a full restaurant as he just admitted. So if you want to go into a sauna where they're too cheap to have you feel the ac on with a poor rendition of Korean food, this is the place for you. As soon as you get out of the car, the parking lot hits you with this wonderful aroma and you think to yourself "damn, I chose right." When you finally get your food and have been in there for a bit, you realize. You done f'd up. We were a group of 9. The service was horrible. They took their time getting our order; we had to repeatedly flag them down for refills on water and Banchan. What's worse is that we're in the heat of summer and it was hot in there. Our entire party was sweaty and my baby was overheating. I asked them if they had the ac on and they said they did. And I stared at them like "oh you kidding" and she just said she had her ac on. When I was about to leave I went to use the bathroom, you know what they had it set at? 80. Y'all 80 in the summer. This place is cheap and the service is horrible Top it off, the food was expensive and not good. The seafood pancake, I will say was pretty decent. However, we got the galbi jim combo and KBBQ combo. The galbijim was wrong. It tastes like what people who have never tasted Korean food thinks it tastes like (tangy and a bit sweet). It also looks like they cook it separately then they toss it into the dish. They forgot our steamed egg included in the combo. The Korean bbq that costs $50 is a couple of pieces. Overall, smells great but so somewhere else to spend hundreds of dollars. They'd rather be cheap than keep repeat customers.

    Susan G.

    I have driven by their plaza so many times but I just recently discovered this place! I tried their bossam and it was absolutely delicious! Not to mention their banchans were superb. I also really liked their kimchi fried rice but it was a tad bit on the oily side. Definitely looking forward to coming back soon!

    Sides
    Travis P.

    We arrived on Wednesday at 6 PM and were the only customers there. It's a nice and comfortable restaurant tucked away in a little hidden lot in Temple City. After placing our order, the sides came out, and I will say they were tasty and plentiful. (6 full sides!) Now for the food, we loved it. I got these. Brisket Seolleongtang - It was tasty, hearty, and refreshing. It does need salt since it was pretty plain, but personally I like it that way because I can adjust the saltiness to my own preference. (4.5/5) Galbi Seolleongtang - A must-get because the galbi was so tender and flavorful. Easily the best galbi I've had, hands down. (5/5) Overall, the service was really good and the food was solid. Loved both the sides and the food. Parking - Nice, empty lot right in front.

    jeyuk bokkeum
    Maddie D.

    My friend and I came on a Saturday evening for a catch up meal and it was surprisingly not too crowded for a place that has been popping off on tiktok. Since it wasn't too crowded there were many seats available, and the service was top notch. The interior is very spacious, lots of seats with booths and also regular tables. The menu is a bit on the pricier side, but the portions are pretty big so if u come with a large group I would say it is pretty worth the price. we got the jeyuk bokkeum (spicy pork kimchi stirfry)! First time having this dish, and it was utterly delicious. The sliced pork belly was so yummy, loved that it was thinly sliced and the kimchi was so flavorful. This dish was soo good with rice. The sides here are also a little different than other Korean restraunts ive been to. they have this potato soy sauce dish and it was so good. I honestly am not a big fan of kimchi but loved their kimchi here. the kimchi was very fresh, crisp, and not too salty which I loved. all the workers here were very sweet and so nice and attentive. I think this place definitely deserves more love because the quality of the food and service is actually so amazing! the dish we got could've definitely been shared amongst 3-4 people and we paid around $50 which i think is pretty worth.

    Russ L.

    I want to give a huge shout out for Hangang! We hand an excellent first time visit. We were surprised with their generous portions while maintaining similar pricing to other Korean restaurants. We ordered the seafood pancake and abalone porridge, as well as a bibimbap for each of us. Be warned that the portion size is huge. The waitress tried to tell us, even said, you might want to share just one. Also saw that she was constantly wiping down around the restaurant, so it was nice to see they care about cleanliness and hygiene.

    Royal Galbijjim
    Monica Y.

    Found this hole in the wall tucked inside a small plaza of its own. The interior is clean with traditional Korean themed wallpaper decor. Server is super friendly and quick to service! Wrote this review after giving it 3 tries, trying almost 50% of the menu. And I have to say, each visit does NOT disappoint! The portion is HUGE and flavorful! some dishes are nostalgic and make you feel like you're eating at home with meals cooked by a Korean grandma homey vibe Hands down my favorite is their royal Galbijjim it's not spicy so even kids can enjoy it! The meat is so tender it literally is already off the bone, the pumpkin adds a nice touch of sweetness, the rice cake covered in the sauce is epic! You HAVE to come try for yourself! There's so many variety of food that you'll sure to find one that you love

    Egg Soufflé.
    Cindy Z.

    Hangang is located in a strip mall that is quite quiet.. at least for now, which makes parking easy and no wait. The restaurant did get busy by the time we left around 8pm on a Friday night though. This Korean restaurant has all the Korean dishes you would want from marinated crab to tofu to cold noodles to galbijim. I really like the variety, so we were able to get something we all enjoyed. Between the four of us, we ordered the Party Platter ($115), which included a medium Galbijim, Seafood Pancake, and Egg Soufflé. We also added a Cold Noodle Soup ($19.99) and Seafood Tofu Soup ($19.99). The soup portions were huge, so great for sharing. Also, I loved all the banchan, especially this braised potato dish that I found quite unique. While the galbijim was the signature dish, I found it a bit too heavy especially with the ricecakes and cheese we added. It's fun and entertaining when they blowtorch the cheese though, but probably not as needed. The flavor is good with rice, but I wish the meat was a bit more tender. For galbijim, I do think Sun Nong Dan does it better. But for having all the variety and all other Korean cravings, I'd come back to Hanging. They also offer some lunch specials too.

    Catherine Z.

    Located in an obscure little plaza with plenty of parking, the restaurant was neat and clean with great service. It filled up quickly on a Saturday evening, but the relatively small number of tables and the seating arrangement was intuitive to attentive service! However, we unfortunately found the food a bit lacking. I made a reservation to try this place with my whole family for Mother's Day. We ordered the signature large pork galbi jjim, pancake platter, army stew, and dumpling rice cake soup. It was the perfect amount of food for five adults and one child. They also gave us five bowls of rice, even though we didn't really need/eat it (kind of a waste). To my surprise, the pancakes and the dumpling rice cake soup that we ordered for the child ended up being my favorites out of these dishes. The flavor of the galbi jjim was great, but it was such a shame that the marinade didn't fully get into the pork. Within that dish, the rice cakes and the outside of the meat were delicious while the inside of the meat was dry and flavorless. This might have been because the meat was too thick. The army stew flavor I found lacking, possibly because I also found their kimchi to be not salted enough. The sausages in there were flavorless. I was disappointed, since army stew is a classic that I always thought was hard to get wrong. We technically did also order a fifth dish, the bulgogi, but since they forgot the order until we asked when we were already almost done with the meal, we asked them to cancel it. Overall, it was a decent enough experience, but I probably wouldn't come back :( The price point is too expensive for the quality, and there is no shortage of good Korean food in the area.

    Traditional korean folk art
    Jennifer J.

    I appreciated the modern clean decor and the folk art on the walls. Service was friendly and attentive. We ordered the small bossam and Combo nengmyun cold noodles with galbi. Overall I'm happy to have another Korean restaurant close by that serves a decent cold noodle. I wish the bossam came with ssamjang like Myung Ga. I'll be back to try more of the menu.

    Wayne Z.

    Food was decent--- but price, can't be justified. Then again this is the norm these days at Korean Restaurants. I just feel... For maybe two pounds of Bones in Short Ribs in a Pot Roast Style...it dont make sense....100 a pop? You could mix your own sauce...pears, ginger, scallions, mirin, soy sauce, sugars. Gochujang...mind you I didn't even bother looking up the recipe but based on the flavor profile, I'd assume those were the core ingredients before you kind of sauteed all the beef until blood starts leaking out of the bones.... Anyways, I left the place bittersweet. On one end, I'm really full... Potato Cheese Pancake that was a cross between a hash brown, mochi, and pancake drenched in Honeycomb syrup,...and a large plate of pot roast, which felt more like a Rice Cake, Potato Carrots Medley and some bits of Beef Ribs...sauce was minimal, potatoes were on the drier side, I just don't know what to say about the Galbi dish....it felt lacking, and at that price point unless you topped it off with gold flakes white truffles, I feel if I just made an entire pot at home, my friends would be more impressed. Overall everything taste wise was a solid 7.5/10. Ban Chans were well sourced. But factor in the price, book value to product ratio, id rate the score a 6/10. Service was solid. My final thoughts, I don't know who came up with the idea such a dish should be valued at 3x...maybe Sun Nong Dan....but if you ran a central kitchen, braised your own Beef Chucks and Beef Shanks in High Pressure Pot, I think you can easily reach the same results at 1/3 the cost, more people would be able to experience it, it can be served individually rather than in a group and you reach a vast bigger audience. I don't know. Food for thought!

    Abalone Porridge
    Katelyn K.

    Normally I'll have to drive all the way to ktown for soy sauce marinated crab. I was browsing on Yelp and came across this one nearby. I made a reservation for dinner, but they weren't busy at all on a Friday night. Well lit place, plenty of tables, and parking was easy to find. It was just two people and we ordered Soy Sauce Marinated Crab and Abalone Porridge. There were noodles that came with Soy Sauce Marinated Crab. Never had it like that before but I am not complaining! Salty and meaty crabs over rice...yum! Abalone Porridge was huge. Mellow, you can taste the sesame oil. Good on a cold day. Side dishes were different and I appreciate the variety. They taste better than most common side dishes you get at other Korean restaurant in the area. I love gold utensils instead of your typical silver ones. Utensils and napkins can be found at the side of the table, just pull out the drawer. Complimentary dessert was ice cream but we were given red bean mochi? The staff said it was ice cream. Staffs are friendly and one of them helped me pack my food for to go. I would stop by again and try other dishes!

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    Do they serve honey garlic korean fried chicken? i went in to eat and they did, it was delicious but now as i am trying to order it online it says its not on the menu?

    You should call them and ask. Maybe their online menu hasn't been updated or it's a special menu item dine-in only.

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    Moffett's Family Restaurant & Chicken Pie Shoppe - Chicken Pot Pie Dinner (pie filled with tender dark meat and gravy). Served with soup, mashed potatoes, vegetable, bread and small dessert.

    Moffett's Family Restaurant & Chicken Pie Shoppe

    3.9(1.2k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    •$$

    My boyfriend was craving that classic American Midwest comfort food, and we stumbled upon MOFFET's…read morein Arcadia, tucked away in the corner of a shopping center. What a delicious find! The chicken pot pie was absolutely delicious! The crust was light, flaky, and perfectly paired with the flavorful, comforting filling. We ordered the lunch special, which comes with your choice of pot pie and two sides. Our waitress, Dez, was so kind, attentive, and welcoming. She truly gave us that warm, classic diner-style service that makes you feel right at home. The restaurant itself is adorable and has such a cozy diner atmosphere. We were way too full to try the pies, but that just gives us another reason to come back! MOFFET's is definitely on our list for a return visit.

    AVOID THIS PLACE NOW- Moffett's prices have become insanely…read morehigh -- more than doubled, almost tripled. For what they're charging I could go to The Cheesecake Factory or a nice restaurant and get a better meal. It's a real slap in the face. The new owners have completely ruined this place. The original owners must be rolling in their graves. Everything has changed, and not for the better. The chicken pot pies don't even taste the same -- they taste old and off. The food quality has gone downhill and the prices are pure greed. If you value your money and actually want good food, don't bother coming here. It's so sad what they've done to this place. I will never step foot in here again and I refuse to support this business.

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    Kyuramen x TBaar

    Kyuramen x TBaar

    4.0(861 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    •$$

    I avoided this place since it opened because the lines were ridiculously long and I wasn't in a…read morerush to wait an hour for ramen. Recently, I noticed the lines disappeared so we came for an early dinner. The interior is pretty cool. It's kit just tables and chairs but the design element is unique. Some seating are inside a honeycomb shaped booth, some are just in the middle of the dining area. We were seated at a table that resembles a birdcage. There's a lot of wood and warm colors, which makes the ambiance stand out over other ramen places. We ordered a ramen, omurice with katsu, some skewers and popcorn chicken. The spicy ramen was delicious, but there was no soft boiled egg as shown on the menu photo. All I saw was a broken egg white at the bottom of the bowl. 4/5. The omurice was nicely done. The egg was perfectly soft and silky with a nice curry sauce in the side. The katsu that came with it was crispy, hot and tasty. 4.5/5. The popcorn chicken was great. Perfect seasoning and crispy. 5/5. The skewers however, were the low point of our dinner. They did not appear they were cooked fresh. The meats were dry and tough. The scallops were OK but tiny. Chicken was average. The whole order did not satisfy. We also got an Amazing Lemonade and Thai iced tea. The lemonade was a very refreshing drink, and the Thai tea is just like all other places. Our server, unfortunately forgot his name, was excellent. Very personable and great at describing flavors. The friendliness extends to the rest of the staff too. It's a nice place to check out. Note their parking lot is fairly small, and shared with Paris Baguette next door. It's a 4.5, rounded up.

    Kyuramen is a restaurant chain that has gained viral popularity for its contemporary approach to…read moreJapanese cuisine. We stopped by to try their Dine LA deal, which was $65 for a dinner set that included a choice of two appetizers, entrées, drinks, and desserts. The interior featured light wooden accents and honeycomb-style seating that created a cozy ambiance. Service was efficient, and our server was kind and attentive throughout the meal. **Yakitori Platter: 2/5** Unfortunately, the meats were dry and overcooked, while the skewers lacked the signature charred, smoky flavor I typically look for in yakitori. **Crispy Sweet Chili Wings: 2/5** Tossed in a sticky, sweet and spicy glaze, the wings were pleasantly crispy, though an unusual, artificial aftertaste made them difficult to enjoy. **Kyushu Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen: 5/5** This was everything I look for in a good bowl of ramen. The broth was creamy with a bold kick of spice, and the noodles tasted fresh with a satisfying chew. A jammy soft-boiled egg and tender slices of chashu pork made for the perfect finishing touches, with corn adding a subtle sweetness that balanced the richness of the broth. **Tonkatsu Omurice: 2.5/5** A popular Japanese comfort dish, Kyuramen's omurice was paired with a side of crispy tonkatsu. The omelet was incredibly fluffy with a soft, silky texture, but both the chicken fried rice and demi-glace were rather bland and lacking in depth. **Thai Iced Tea: 3.5/5** Fairly standard as far as Thai iced tea goes, this version was smooth with distinct notes of vanilla, warm spices, and just the right amount of sweetness. **Amazing Lemonade: 4/5** Bright and refreshing, the lemonade also had a hint of cucumber that softened its tartness. **Matcha Pudding with Red Bean: 4/5** Velvety with a custard-like consistency, the pudding had a pronounced matcha presence and was served with fresh milk on the side. The red bean complemented the earthy bitterness of the matcha. **Japanese Cherry Blossom Jelly: 2/5** This dessert was visually stunning, with edible sakura flowers suspended inside and crystal boba adding a firm, slightly crunchy contrast to its bouncy texture. While the jelly itself was muted in flavor, the accompanying syrup intensified the floral profile, which ultimately became too strong for my taste. Although Kyuramen had its highlights, several dishes fell short in terms of execution. The Dine LA set was a good opportunity to sample a variety of offerings, but I'd stick to just the ramen on a future visit.

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    The Dive Oyster Bar - New Pan Roasta

    The Dive Oyster Bar

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Full bar
    Happy hour specials

    My friend and I had tickets for a concert nearby, and having never been to the area before, I…read morelooked for restaurant options on Yelp and found The Dive Oyster Bar a few minutes from the show. Not knowing how busy the restaurant would be on a Saturday night, I made reservations. We dined on the earlier side, and probably could have just walked in. We ended up getting some of the sharables, which was great. I love that their happy hour is available in the entire restaurant. Our server was Shanee, and she was extremely helpful and friendly. Since it was our first visit, we had a few questions and she was able to guide us along. Another person that helped us was Veronica, who was equally helpful and friendly. The food was really good, the service great, and the vibe was friendly. If I didn't live so far from the restaurant, I would go often.

    A 10/10 first visit, and I'm already planning my return…read more I stopped in on a Sunday around noon, party of one, and grabbed a seat at the bar. The place was fairly quiet when I arrived, but it picked up as my meal went on. The space is really well put together: nautical theme, interesting art, and lots of natural light from the windows balanced by dark wood furniture. You can watch the chefs cook from the dining area, and the long full bar has a great layout. They also had Sunday football on two TVs, which was a nice touch. It kept things casual without feeling too fancy or too much like a sports bar, just a great vibe for an afternoon of football and a good meal at the bar. The bartender made the experience even better. She was attentive, friendly, easy-going, and engaging, and she was quick, too. You can tell she genuinely likes her job. I'd checked the menu beforehand and spotted the mussels and fries. I love both, so I had to try it. The portion is big enough to share, but it works as an entrée if you're hungry. The fries come topped with a truffle garlic mayo, and the mussels arrive steaming hot in a delicious broth. You choose your spice level, and I went spicy. It was perfect, with plenty of heat that never buried the flavor of the broth. I usually only trust mussels near the ocean, but these were cooked perfectly and won me over. The pairing with fries is one I never would have imagined, and it works. If you like garlic, you'll love the broth. As the mayo melts in, it turns creamy and almost looks like a tomato bisque, seasoned to perfection with a flavor I've never had before. Even soaked in broth, the fries stayed crispy. One tip: I finished everything and still had a lot of broth left. My bartender offered bread for dipping, but I was too full and didn't know it was an option. Next time I'll save room or ask for bread right away. I also tried the seasonal spiked apple pie cocktail, with a cinnamon-sugar rim and a cinnamon stick garnish. It was flavorful without being overpowering, the kind of drink you could easily have more than one of. I'll be thinking about this dish until I'm back, which will probably be soon. I'm dying to try the mac & cheese topped with hot Cheetos, plus a few other things on the menu. Highly recommend!

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    Almuchow Atbp

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    4.2(104 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    I thoroughly enjoyed their Crispy Kare-Kare. It is wonderful that they prepare everything fresh…read moreupon order. You might experience a slight wait for your meal, but it is certainly worth it. As a Southern California Filipina, born and raised in San Diego, and with a chef for a father, I have had the pleasure of trying various styles of kare-kare. Alongside the kare-kare, the bagoong (cooked shrimp paste) is equally important. I wouldn't even consider eating kare-kare without bagoong. If the bagoong is not up to par, the kare-kare is not as satisfying. This was my very first experience with Crispy Kare-Kare, and I am definitely planning to return to Almuchow to savor one of my favorite Filipino dishes again. Bagoong is an acquired taste. My husband dislikes its aroma and flavor, which is why he doesn't particularly enjoy kare-kare. The quality of the kare-kare is intrinsically linked to the bagoong. If the bagoong is not prepared correctly, it can diminish the entire dish. I am definitely looking forward to returning for their Crispy Kare-Kare!

    We ordered the tocilog and lugaw, and both dishes were delicious and really satisfied our Filipino…read morefood cravings. The flavors brought me right back to Manila--it honestly felt like having a taste of home again! The portions were satisfying, and everything was enjoyable. The only small thing I would mention is that the calamansi juice was a little watered down and could have had a stronger calamansi flavor. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back to try more dishes. Highly recommended if you're craving authentic Filipino comfort food!

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