친구랑 가볍게 맥주 한잔하려고 방문했는데 분위기도 좋고 음식도 맛있어서 만족스러웠어요! 맥주랑 같이 먹기 좋은 메뉴들이 다양해서 골라 먹는 재미가 있었고, 음식도 전체적으로 맛있었습니다. 레나라는 서버가 친절하게 대해주셔서 맘 편하게 먹을 수 있었습니다. read more

i love this place so much, highly recommend!!! super sweet, awesome, quick service! yummy food and great selection!!! read more

INS Ice Beer - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Amazing service and food :)))) server was very excellent and considerate and food was delicious

Soowon took good care of us. I came here and loved the environment great staff and even better beer. You gotta try the COLD COLD COLD BEEEER 10/10 experience read more

Came here with my girlfriend and her friends here. The ice cold beers are a must and the fried chicken is also great! S/O to the waitress Soowon who walked us thru the menu! read more

INS Ice Beer - Fried chicken - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

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this place is fire! the wait on a thursday night wasn't too bad, maybe around 20-30 mins for our party of 3 we ordered the somaeks ofc, which came in super icy beer glasses and were perfect ratio of sexy and delicious we ordered quite a lot of food so i don't remember what we got but everything was absolutely delicious! we had 0 leftovers and we ate til our stomachs were content! highly recommend this amazing spot, it's perfect for date nights or group dinners read more

First time here and this place is amazing. GET THE ICE COLD BEER! It was so good and refreshing especially in this heat. All the food was delicious. We ordered the kimchi pancake, army stew, fries, spicy chicken and rice cake. You order on the tablet and everything comes out so fast. Soowon is amazing server and super nice!!! This place is delicious and such a fun place to come to and definitely will be coming back! read more

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Solid spot for gathering with friends especially if you're looking to have a drink or two. Come early or you'll be waiting for awhile. We came around 6:40pm and there was a line outside already. But we weren't too big of a party, so it went by pretty quick. We got seated 30 mins later. You order everything on a tablet. Food came out fairly quickly. Came for the famous ice beer but... I don't think there's too much special about it. It was cool in the beginning but once it melts, it's just like a reg beer. Food was good too but nothing crazy. Love a good vibe tho! I think one thing I have to complain about is that if you get seated at the round table, there's literally no room to put anything once food arrives. read more

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Great food and good prices! The place is spacious, and you order from a tablet, which is very convenient. Workers are nice. We had the soy garlic chicken and potato jeon, both of which were so good. The matcha makgeolli was the highlight for me. read more

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Been here a few times and finally got the chance to actually eat my calories instead of drinking them. Well, as one would have it with too many beers (and shots from earlier), my recollection of the food is a bit hazy, but there was one that really stood out and that's the Shrimp Cheese Fondue. I'm so glad someone ordered this because I probably would've never considered it. Seriously, this was one of the best things I've eaten in awhile. The sauce is sweet with a bit of a kick to it, the shrimp was snappy and cooked perfectly, and the cheese was so melty. All of this working together to create deliciousness. At the table we were discussing how we'd eat this with other things. I personally would take this whole thing and dump it onto a bed of pasta like a fettuccine. Ramen would also work too. I remember when my friend walked over to our side of the table and I was like, "YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS!!!" At first she was a little apprehensive about it, but after she tried it she was like whoa lmao. Seriously, it's so good. I think we continued to order more throughout the night. On the other hand the other dish we ordered was the sukiyaki. It was okay, the broth was very sesame forward which I don't mind normally, but this was a bit overpowering. Also I hate bean sprouts and they do NOT skimp on bean sprouts. It's almost like they knew and they loaded up on it just to spite me. I don't really need to get into the beer details since there's thousands of reviews talking about it already, but yeah, it's stupid cold. Very refreshing. Service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. I'll come back for you, my shrimp cheese fondue!!!!! read more

INS Ice Beer - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

We walked into this place by accident! It was actually pretty poppin at 11p at night! Initially thought it was a Korean bbq, it was actually not! We got some sweet and spicy wings and with a brisket soup that looked good in the picture. That's not to say it wasn't good when I got it. It was actually pretty spicy! I am a little disappointed that the menu isn't really detailed to what certain items have. So it made the choosing of an item hard to pick from. I guess I should have looked up what the full name of the soup was. The waiter/host did let us know they were short staffed, but things just took a while to receive. The ambiance was okay, seemed like a sports bar really. Overall pretty okay place If you're looking a late night food spot, but if I'm being honest it wouldn't be my first choice. And food is a little pricy. But give it a try and let me know what you think! :) read more

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Heard about their famous ice beer and had to check it out. Came on a Saturday night and it was a long wait. They almost ran out of the ice beer and it was refreshing. The food was great too. read more

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Can be long waits (quoted 20 min but ended up waiting an extra hour lol) if you go during peak times (7PM or so) during the weekend, but on a weekday, it was walk in. It's old school in that there's no tech based notification that your table is ready, so you have to stick around until you hear your name called which can be inconvenient. I really like the food (decent portions!) and drinks here, but the music is too much imo lol. It's super loud and maybe not the best place to catch up with friends, but good if you're looking to have fun. Can also get stuffy and hot inside ); - Ice Somaek $9 - Soy Garlic Chicken $23: was aight, wouldn't get again - Sweet Corn Pancake $16: sweet!! especially with the drizzle. Unique and worth a try. - Corn Cheese Gratin $13: basic, not memorable - Creamy Curry Tteok $17: basic, not memorable - Boonmoja Spicy CHicken $18: my FAVE thing here!! Pretty spicy and flavorful. The tteokbokki is flower shaped and perfectly chewy. I recommend dipping the jeon in the sauce - Onion Rings $10: crunchy and big - Spicy fish cake $16: in soup; it was aight - Saero Apricot $13: yum! - Jinro Melon Soju $13: not baddd - Matcha Makgeolli $14: it's a hit or miss for some, but it grew on me! I likeee Parking is ample and easy in the structure. read more

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My friends and I came on a Saturday night and the wait wasn't too bad. Just know your full party needs to be there to get seated. The place is spacious and super vibey! We tried the soy chicken and tteokbokki and both were pretty good. We also got the ice somaek and regular beer but honestly they tasted pretty similar and weren't anything special. Definitely a fun spot to hang out with friends, but not sure it was worth all the hype. read more

INS Ice Beer - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

INS brings you into a Korean poocha, bar vibe from the interior design and traditional looks. You are almost transported to Korea in Buena Park. We came for the frosted beers, soju, and food. Definitely over order food, kimchi pancake (4/5), bulgogi pizza (4/5), soy chicken (5/5), sukiyaki beef (3/5) along with frosted beers, Jinro soju, and strawberry makogeli. Kimchi pancake was crisp and flavorful. The puff pastry crust of the bulgogi pizza was light and fluffy. The chicken was moist and so flavorful. It's either the alcohol taking our taste buds to another level, or the food was just that good. All the drinks were great on its own. If you never had frosted beers, INS definitely delivers this fabulous drink between a root beer float in beer version. Who can resist frosty beer mustache! Jinro soju was yummy that we finished 3 bottles... the Strawberry makogeli washed away any alcoholic taste- just a fruity strawberry drink. Service was good and quick, we got all our food and requests taken care of. Gotta order less so that we have room for desserts, the bingsol looks good but no room. It's another reason to come back on a hot day. read more

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COLDEST BEER IN TOWN!!! (On the FIRST floor of The Source!) This review is only for the drinks. Parking is pretty easy since it's in the parking structure you'll have to walk all the way to the farthest corner on the right side next to the street on the corner of orangethorp and beach side. You HAVE to get the ICE COLD BEER and matcha makeolli! Service is SUPER FAST and everything is on the iPad. It was cutely decorated with Halloween things as well! I definitely want to come back to try the foods read more

Was really skeptical at first, and glad to be wrong. Loved the Beer, super cold & refreshing for the glasses. Optimum cold time maybe was around 10 minutes, but still was amazing on a hot summer day. Snacks and Makgeolli were solid, but the beer is the main star here! Parking isn't too bad, a great addition to the source! read more

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The perfect late night spot to meet up with friends or by yourself, the food tastes good and savory. The Beef Sukiyaki tastes really good once it's cooked and with the vegetables and broth! The beer with soju also is a perfect refresher as well. The spicy fishcake are pretty big portions and good flavoring too. I'm p sure you can adjust the spice level and they do play loud music so if you don't mind that, that's the perfect way to spend your Friday night. Not pictured but the pastry pizza was definitely interesting, soft on the crust and sweet but good combination too! We got here at 10 pm and was seated right away every time and the staff is nice and attentive! read more

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We came as a group of 4 at 6:30 on a Friday, and it wasn't too busy. The inside is very spacious but music was very loud, which makes sense because it's a bar. Our goal, however, wasn't to drink but to eat. We ordered: beef sukiyaki, fish cake soup, beef and bean sprout stir fry, chapagetti, and one glass of their famous ice beer. The beef sukiyaki was very good, with a good portion of meat. I was surprised with how good the beef and bean sprout stir fry was, and definitely will be getting it again. The fish cake soup was warm and comforting, the broth being slightly spicy had a nice kick. The chapagetti, unfortunately, is a hard pass for me next time. There was nothing wrong with the dish but I was a little bit ashamed of myself for paying $12 for it when I make it at home for less than $3. Lastly, the INS beer was pretty good. I'm not a drinker at all but I liked the icy thing on top. Service was friendly. Overall I would come again, and definitely come early or else there will be a wait the later you go. read more

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I have been twice to INS and I would say this spot is great for bigger groups or if you just wanted to hangout one evening. First time I went, I went with a huge group of 15 people. The second time I went, we were 5 people. Make sure to put your name on earlier because it is a busy spot. You have to have at least 90% of your party there or they will give away your table. It is recommended to wait there the whole time so you don't get your table skipped. During this visit, we ordered fried chicken, potato pancake and pork with rice cakes. The fried chicken isn't anything special. Normal soy garlic korean fried chicken. I quite like the potato pancakes since it was crispy and served with a dipping sauce. Be warned that the pork with rice cakes is quite spicy! We also ordered rounds of Apricot Soju and the famous INS Ice beer which is a beer glass that is super cold and frozen. Your beer stays cold throughout the time that you're drinking it. You can also get the slush version of it and it's quite refreshing as well. The customer service is pretty good despite it being quite busy. I like that the menu is on the screen attached to the table and you can order off from it. You can also request utensils, water and more so it makes for quick customer service. The servers were all very friendly and helpful. One comment I have to say about the place is that it is LOUD. They play edm, kpop and more. You have to speak pretty loudly to the people around you and it gets progressively louder as the night goes on since it closes at 2am. I also recommend showing up before 10pm in case the ice beer mugs run out! read more

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Disclaimer: My review is based on coming with a large party. I came with a party of 15 on a Friday night. They don't take reservations so we came to put our name down on the waitlist with an estimate of a 2 hour wait at 6pm. We hung out a different bar in The Source until then. We checked back in 2 hours later and they estimated an additional hour wait. When we did get seated at 9pm, we couldn't get seated together. We were placed at 3 different tables across the restaurant. So all this to say, it's probably better if you're coming with a smaller group. This place isn't readily able to accommodate large parties. It's been so hot and humid so we were excited to get their ice cold beer that they're known for. We sat indoors and it was so hot inside too - we could not feel an a/c. We were half expecting the beer to be like a cold slushie, instead, it was a cold beer in a cold glass, which would otherwise be okay, but the room was also so warm that within 5-10 minutes of having the drink, the beer was room temperature. We all know what room temperature beer tastes like haha. You order everything on their iPad and call the servers over on the iPad, which is useful because it was so hard to wave down a waiter for even a water refill. The music is also booming loud so you have to yell in order to hear each other speak. Not for millennial ears haha. The food was also nothing to write home about. The corn cheese was the least liked - it was way too sweet that it tasted like a spoonful of sugar in your mouth. We also got the fried chicken wings (not super crispy), crispy potato pancake (a little on the oily side), fish cake hotpot (good), army stew was actually spicy (though lacking - it only contained two bundles of ramen noodles, sliced spam, sliced sausages, cheese, and green onion. What usually can be found in army stew that were missing included rice cakes, beans, kimchi, mushrooms, tofu...). I may be willing to give INS another try with a smaller group, but my first impression was not remarkable. read more

Food: The food was great! They had a wide selection of options to choose from but the portions were really generous for the price! I'd say the standout for sure was the braised chicken as it was really tender and had a lot of flavor! Def a great pairing w the makegoli and ice beer! Location: there is plenty of seating! Parking isn't too bad either as it is located with the Source! However, definitely would recommend going earlier as it does get busy a bit after it opens! Service: the service was great! They were fast to bring out the food and helpful with giving recs! Overall: def would recommend bringing your friends along if you are ever looking for good vibes and a fun time w friends! The food and the experience make it worth checking out at least once for sure! read more

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The ice beer was definitely the draw for us to come here on a hot day. I enjoyed it for what it was, but it came with a thick layer of foam, and ice cold foam isn't exactly my cup of tea. As for the food, we thought the prices were pretty fair. We got the beef sukiyaki, and I really enjoyed this. The broth and dipping sauce were delicious, though the beef cuts tend to run on the fattier side. Still solid, nonetheless. We also got the buldak fried chicken, and I really liked that the chicken was boneless and mostly juicy dark meat. The last thing we got was the sweet corn pancake, and this one I didn't enjoy as much, mainly because it was overly cheesy and also mega greasy. It had way more cheese than corn. The pancake itself is also pretty thin and not fluffy like other jeon I've had. Not something I would consider repurchasing. read more

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The best pocha I've been too so far!! I went with a few friends on a Saturday night and the wait was not bad at all, maybe around 30 minutes. It was pretty spacious and clean inside + the music volume was perfect. The beer was surprisingly affordable around $9; I was expecting about $12. The food was also pretty tasty! My favorite dish being the boonmoja chicken. Very spicy, but the rice cakes were the perfect chew. I would come again just for that. I recommend going to this pocha if you're in the area!! read more

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Stopped by on a Sunday and was seated right away. The inside is spacious with lots of seating. Of note, the music is very very very loud. You order from a tablet and service was quick. Got an ice cold beer and the fried chicken. Loved the beer and how cold/refreshing it was. The fried chicken was also so crispy and juicy (loved all the dipping sauces it comes with too). Will come back to try the other food! read more

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It was a super hot day and we waited about 45 minutes for a seat. I've heard so much about the ice cold beers but as to can see in my picture, it was cold but not ice cold. It was pretty disappointing. But what salvaged my visit was the cream Makkeoli. Now that was yummy! The food was just ok. We had shrimp fondue, brisket, and Korean fried chicken. The brisket would have been ten thousand times better without the bonito flakes on top. That ruined the delicate flavor of the brisket and mung bean sprouts. The shrimp fondue was ok. It was pretty spicy. The Korean fried chicken was ok. It got soggy really quick. Maybe when it's not as busy the food is better. I'm down to give it another try because I really want the ice cold beer experience that I didn't get to experience... read more

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Disappointing Experience We waited about an hour to be seated on a Friday night around 9:30 PM. The ice cold beer was definitely a highlight, but unfortunately, the food and service were disappointing. We ordered a few items. The kimchi pancake was good overall, but the middle was extremely salty. We also ordered the sukiyaki expecting something hearty and flavorful, but were surprised by the huge amount of bean sprouts hidden underneath the thinly sliced meat. It was basically a bean sprout soup with a little meat. I think the menu should have a better description of the dish so customers know what to expect. The service was basically nonexistent. After being seated, we ordered everything through a tablet. The staff dropped off the food, but no one came back to check on us, offer refills, or ask how everything was. The ice cold beer was great, but unfortunately, that alone wasn't enough to make up for the long wait, disappointing food, and lack of service. read more

INS Ice Beer - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Noah was so kind and accommodating. He always checked up on us and always brought good vibes. He made the experience so much better and we'll come back just because of the great service! read more

Ice cold beer 10/10 Shrimp cheese was delicious. Be careful with Spicy cheese with potato (bunmoja) it was fire spicy! Mango bingsoo was yummy and sweet to complement fire spicy dishes Fun vibes for hangout! Service was attentive. read more

Came here on a Monday night and was pretty surprised to see that most of the tables were full. The ice beer is a must get. Would recommend drinking it within like 20 minutes to enjoy the nice cold crisp taste. The matcha makgeoli was also good! It a bit on the sweeter side so if you enjoy the traditional taste of makgeoli maybe this one isn't for you. The vibe is pretty lively and service is pretty fast! I think we got all of our orders within like 10 minutes. Definitely would come back for a night out with friends :) read more

INS Ice Beer - ice beer - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

INS ICE BEER @ BUENA PARK THE SOURCE There was a wait for about 30-45 minutes where you have to stay in the area, since they don't take your phone number. The food came out in about 10 minutes after you ordered on the screen. The fish cake skewers were SPICY and this is as an avid buldak eater, still very tasty though! The sweet and spicy chicken was super good, the white meat was surprisingly super juicy and the side salad helped not feel so gross from eating and drinking. Overall 5/5! read more

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Korea's viral INS Ice Beer is finally in Orange County The exterior looks like a traditional Korean house, and the interior is even cooler with a pond flowing through the restaurant such a fun vibe for photos and late-night hangouts. Friednly great services:) We tried the Beef Sukiyaki, Buldak Chicken, Corn Cheese, Cup Ramen Fried Rice, and Bulgogi Pizza. My favorites were the creamy corn cheese, crispy bulgogi pizza, and super cold signature Ice Beer. Definitely worth checking out with friends! read more

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Love the ice beer but the food is rather forgettable and gimmicky, aimed at foreigners. We ordered so many dishes here, but most were subpar and the best ones were mid at best. It's like there's only two choices here for food, very spicy or not at all. It's also missing the classic Korean pocha dishes that I would expect at such an establishment. Also, don't bother coming here to watch any sporting events, their TVs are so small, chances are you have a bigger TV at home! read more

INS Ice Beer - ice beers! - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Tasty food, good vibes, and ICE COLD beer. Love this place. Portions are huge and great for sharing with a group, which is how this place is best experienced. It's an open, loud, and fun space, and it's easy to order/corral a group with their tablet ordering system. read more

INS Ice Beer - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Soowon was very helpful! We asked for recommendations and she helped us choose the perfect drinks! The drinks and the food were delicious! I liked the jjapaghetti. Full of flavor and slightly spicy. The soy garlic chicken was crispy! read more

INS Ice Beer - Matcha and cream makgeolli - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

I finally came to try the famous ice beer! For anju, we ordered the beef sukiyaki, tteokbokki, kimchi pancake, and assorted fries. Everything was tasty, satisfying, and great for sharing between sips. Im more health conscious and try to limit MSG prepped food, but boy oh boy, it was so flavorful and bomb. My only question is, am I the only one who wanted more slush in the ice beer? Otherwise, it was a good experience with pretty good an-ju and a fun drink concept. I would definitely come back. read more

INS Ice Beer - Cheers!!! - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Decided to try this spot after a friend sent me videos on social media. I was intrigued by their ice beer, and it was easily the best thing we ordered. Each beer was ice cold with a frothy top. It tasted the best when it first came out. For food, we ordered the kimchi pancake 5/5 and spicy chicken and noodles dish 4/5. The kimchi pancake had a crispy outer layer and was very flavorful. The chicken and noodles dish was good but nothing special. I was surprised since this is the dish they advertise the most in their videos too. Service was fast and efficient since you place your order on an iPad. Interior was clean and modern. Overall, I still like Misoolkwan more for their vibes and food. read more

INS Ice Beer - Ice beer with chicken noodles - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Food is sooo good, vibes are great, and service is fast. Went here for a friend's birthday and so glad we picked INS ice beer to celebrate. Ellie was an awesome server! read more

Came out here on a random Saturday. This place is now the place to go for Korean bar food. Lively atmosphere situated in the Source outdoor mall in Buena Park. If you want to great umami bomb food with refreshing alcohol this is your place. Taking Asian fusion and fusion it up more. You order at your table with a digital menu. Their black bean noodle with egg is the umami bomb with spice. Their cup noodle fried rice is a must tool Their fried chicken is crisp and juicy at the same time. We had the mixed fries comb it plays with your texture buds. Also ordered the bulgogi pastry pizza that comes with a kewpie like mayo sauce. It is blasphemous and sinfully good puff pastry with powdered sugar rim and cheese. Literally a flavor circus in your mouth. Finally washed it down their fish cake soup. Their signature beer is ice beer and we had it with shot of soju. The ai suggested matcha makkeoli and it is worth it. Will go back to try other dishes and for sure strawberry makkeoli. read more

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Located on the first floor of The Source, this spot has such a fun atmosphere and vibe inside. I really love the ambiance--it gives off a Korea pocha (Korean pub) feel, and it's honestly the kind of place where you can sit and hang out for hours. It does get crowded pretty quickly, especially during busy hours, so be prepared for a wait. Their drinks and food were good overall! Nothing super unique or groundbreaking, but still enjoyable and a great place to relax with friends. read more

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