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    Hangari Kalgooksu

    3.8 (295 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Noodles, Ramen
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sara L.

    One of the best places to get Korean knife cut noodles! This place has been around for so long and the food has remained the same. The noodles are nice and chewy, the seafood broth is flavorful, and the kimchi is made in house and is simply the best. Their fried squid/veggie dish is also what you need to order.

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    Catherine Z.

    Great food and service! This is not the same hangari kalguksu as the one in koreatown in LA, but still delicious. The soup broth is great and the tempura had enormous serving size and was great! The real star was the kimchi (which they sell for $29 for a huge tub of). The kimchi was perfectly seasoned and crunchy!

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    Joanne L.

    Came here on a Thursday night with a friend. Plenty of seating and we were served quickly by very sweet staff. It's a standard Korean restaurant so it felt pretty homey. We ordered two servings of the hangari kalguksu which hit after such a rainy day. They always give barley before the meal and it was very good and nostalgic. The kimchi was spot on. Oh my gosh the servings r huge. I'd recommend getting one of that and an appetizer and splitting with someone. The food was sooo good and had plenty of seafood. I left with a massive food coma. Highly recommend going here!!

    David W.

    The tempura here is amazing. There are two types of kalguksoo broth styles - a more potato style and one that is more traditional and seafood style. The kalguksoo here is more the seafood style broth. It is pretty good but the star of the show is the tempura bowl due to the sheer volume and also the taste. It is a light and flaky (yet super crunchy) tempura and we loved it. They also give you SO much (check pictures).

    This was half portion
    Mina R.

    Their signature dish reminds me of the similar dish noodles I had in Korea. They have large portions enough to share. Bring a group here.

    Lauren C.

    Hangari Kalgooksu is a specialty Korean noodle shop. Simple menu. They're known for their kalgooksu which translates to "knife-cut noodles" served in a hangari, which is a Korean clay pot. The noodles are tender and chewy served in a rich and flavorful broth. Kimchi served on the side is made just right. One portion size is enough for 2 in my opinion.

    amy h.

    Not sure if it's the same as the location in LA but it's satisfies the craving! I saw many getting the tempura and it looked soo good! Probably a must try when there. They don't have any side dishes besides their yeolmu kimchi which was really good! We got the Kalguksu and their Duk Mandu Guk

    Rice with kimchi in the beginning
    Emily K.

    The OG of the OGs in garden grove!!! It has been my family's favorite place to get hand cut noodles for years. They're always super short staffed and it's always our older Korean ladies serving. When it gets busy, they might seem rude, but they're just busy.. haha give them some support! :) Other than that, the seats are usually for person tables and it's in a very small restaurant, so be prepared to bump shoulders with the tables next to you. During lunch and dinner time there's always a line so make sure to sign in on paper. There is no online waitlist or reservations here. Definitely the best korean noodles and fried veggies in Orange County.

    Kalguksu
    Jessica P.

    This place is one of my favorite Korean restaurants! I will say parking can be quite limited and the place is a bit small so you may want to try getting here early if you don't want to wait. I came here on Saturday when they opened at 11 am and it definitely was not crowded but got full 30 mins after they opened. It can pretty packed inside so best to wait outside if you have to wait. People there are full-Koreans and are very friendly - just be patient since there aren't too many servers. My go-to meal is their Kalguksu! But they also got other foods that are good. I did try their dong-chi-mi cold noodles but was unfortunately a bit sweet for me but others seem to like it. Another good one is their tempura - it's a lot so you definitely want to share. But overall, this place is really good if you want some good authentic Korean food! You won't be disappointed.

    Grace H.

    Food is plenty, large servings for the price. Kalgooksoo was more than enough for two people and had leftover. Assorted tempura price is little bit on high side but there's plenty of shrimps, squid, zucchini, carrots, sweet potatoes, green beans, onion. Not bad for the price. The service is soso. You've got to holler to get their attention. But they are very prompt in service. Interior is plain but kind of decorated in Korean traditional looking. Nothing exciting about the decor. Barley rice and kimchi comes as complimentary. Run out and ask again. They'll gladly refill.

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    Nicole P.

    The jangtuh guksu might be my new favorite. The broth is simple and perfect. I love that there is no wait to be seated and the food comes out quickly. Hangari remains an OC essential restaurant time and time again.

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    Ask the Community - Hangari Kalgooksu

    Is there outdoor dining?

    yes there is

    Does this place take card payments or just cash?

    Credit card is accepted

    Is this the same one as the one in Korea town?

    This one is in Garden Grove

    Is this place really closed on a sunday??? Im so super sad!

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    Stopped by Karai Hand Roll Bar & Ramen and had a great experience overall…read more Appetizer: * Pork Gyoza -- perfect for sharing and really tasty. 5/5 Handrolls: * Shrimp Handroll -- decent, but just okay. 3/5 * Bulgogi Handroll -- not the best fit for a handroll style. 3/5 * 3 Kings -- loved that you can choose your own fillings, and it was delicious. Highly recommended! 5/5 The servers and chef were very nice, and it's casual seating (you just seat yourself). Service was quick, and for the price, I'd say it's a good value.

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    4.4(467 reviews)
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    4.5(1.3k reviews)
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    Came back to Silverlake Ramen in Huntington Beach and it was just as good the second time around!…read moreThe consistency here is always on point -- flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and generous portions every time. The manager Anthony was very attentive and so were the servers I think it was Lisa and Anthony lol? I got the shoyu on fire (creature of habit) and everything was 10/10! The staff stayed attentive even during the rush and the food still came out fast! There's plenty of seating indoors and out so no worries there. Definitely one of my go-to ramen spots whenever I'm in the area! Would definitely recommend!

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