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4.4 (3.4k reviews)
Open 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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Spicy rice cakes
Pawan S.

Cool little Korean spot if you're looking for a quick bite. I love the vibe inside and the service is really good. They were quick to seat us and take our order. I got the bulgogi garlic noodles and these were amazing 10/10. I just wish it came with more meat because it was really good. The garlic amount is perfect and they really get the noodles saucy which I love when eating garlic noodles. My girlfriend ordered the spicy rice cakes, I'm not the biggest rice cakes fan so I can't say much but from what I ate it was really good and it definitely has a kick. But overall this is a really solid Korean spot but there are definitely better in oc.

Tteokbokki Combo A
Vi D.

This place is as good as I remember it. We got the Combo A with spice level 2, which is halfway between buldak 1 and x2. The portion size is huge, so don't go ordering more food if there are only two of you. The music was blaring and they played my favorite songs, but it was between lunch and dinner so it was unnecessarily loud with just the two of us in the restaurant. Check this place out when you get the chance. I bet it gets really packed at night!

Ryan S.

Food was so good, and for the price it was even more delicious. The chicken katsu order is huge, I just wish it came with more rice and curry sauce. Everything else like the Korean friend chicken, corn cheese, loaded fries, and beef Brocolli noodles were good as well, but the katsu was the star of the show. Service was quick and staff was attractive. The restaurant is very lively and packed at night.

giant chicken katsu, giant tteokbokki, and beef garlic noodles
Helen N.

I recall being absolutely stuffed after coming here for the first time. I had seen so many TikTok's of this place and I was so excited to come here to try it! I was not disappointed at all. The chicken katsu is so massive and delicious, all crunchy goodness with an amazing side of curry and tonkatsu sauce. The tteokbokki had a nice spicy kick to it and it's perfect paired with the cheese. And the garlic noodles were so garlicky and I love all the onions in them. The lady who took our order was super sweet and the vibe is really nice! They play a lot of K-pop music, which I enjoyed. Highly recommend this place if you enjoy giant portions of food. Expect to take it home with you!

Army stew
Andrew D.

Great pocha-type establishment! This place definitely gives off a fast casual vibe with quick service and upbeat music. It's great for any occasion and open late so it can be good for food after late night events. We got the katsu and army stew and both were great! The katsu was huge! Super crispy and great with the includes curry and katsu sauce. The army stew had a good combination of ingredients and was good for the cold weather. Recommend to those in the area looking for a late night comfort bite!

Mild Tteokbokki, Fried Seaweed Noodle Rolls, and Mozzarella Sticks
Megan D.

After trying out this spot, I will for sure be making my return. Everything we ordered was delish, and it wasn't an unbearable level of spice. I've been to other Tteok spots and mild was already too much, so this was perfect. We also had an order of garlic chicken wings and those were good as well. Service was good, and there were a lot of seats when I went. I wouldn't say the are plenty of tables, but we went a bit early, so I'm assuming we happened to beat the crowd. I definitely see the restaurant getting packed during peak hours though.

Katsu
Taylor C.

Came here late after a concert in LA with a group of friends. The venue has a great party ambiance with the lighting and electronic music. I felt like I was ready to party again. The service was fast and to the point. Set A Combo (LD + Tempura Rice Balls) - The rice balls were pretty underwhelming because it had a neutral flavor. Set C Combo (Katsu + LuvDDuk) - I am a fan of their thin katsu. It was well seasoned and had the perfect crunch and crispiness to it.

Cheese Corn.
Rosellyn Joyce M.

Okay service is great. It's the first time I've been to a restaurant where I don't need to ask for refills of water because the lady kept replacing our carafe! Thank you for that! It "looks like a typical burger joint inside with Booths. There's a side door for to go orders. Food service was quick and the portions are big. For their price, I would hope so. We ordered the following: Bulgolgi Fries Garlic Steak Noodle Egg Cheese corn Ranking in best to so-so, I'd have to say is the steamed egg. Yes, I was surprised too. I thought the Bulgolgi fries would be number one. Sadly it's not. If you mess up steamed egg, ima gonna say no to the rest of your menu. I would order two next time and just stick to that. The cheese corn was okay, but compared to PaDak and other local Korean spot I say skip this. The cheese tasted weird to me and I did t like that it was also a kraft American cheese. As a cheese lover, I only expect that square cheese to be on a burger or cheese melt. The Bulgolgi Fries could serve 3 people. But it was drenched with sauce, and spicy sauce. Not enough Bulgolgi to pay $20. The cut of fries were this nd tasted like sweet potato. It just didn't fit my taste buds. The Garlic noodle okay. That's Al I have to say about that. I'm glad I finally tried this place, but I don't know if I would come back for anything on their menu. I would rather go next door or across the street.

Shaeli Z.

Great food, super comfort food essentially. Share portions so order sparingly. Absolutely love the chicken katsu

Tteok beokki
Serina L.

The best thing was probably the fried chicken!! The picture on the menu showed pickled veggies which we didn't get /: I also didn't like the ranch with the chicken but it's ok, don't have to use it The service was really good too! Always on top of refilling the water so that was nice. The space is actually quite small and it was busy on a Friday night! Probably waited 20-40 minutes to be seated!

Anh P.

This is a great late night spot if you are craving Korean comfort food, especially tteokbokki. Parking: The restaurant is in a shopping plaza with plenty of free parking. If you're coming here at night, the adjacent businesses are also open late so it feels pretty safe. Food: We ordered the Combo A, which comes with tteokbokki, tempura, and rice balls. It was a good value for two people, with generous portions that left us full and leftovers to take home. The tteokbokki was flavorful, the tempura was crispy, and the rice balls paired well with the spicy sauce. Overall, the food was solid. Service: The staff checked in on us regularly and were nice. One thing I really appreciated is that they are open late, which makes this a great option when many other places are already closed. This is definitely a place I would come back to when the craving for Korean street food hits.

Michelle T.

We got: -Combo B: Army Ramen Soup + Rice Balls -Combo D: Luv Dduk & whole Fried chicken with soy garlic & sweet n' spicy sauce -Bulgogi Fries -Terra Beer and Peach Soju (BOGO deal for their happy hour!) Luv Dduk is a cheese-lovers' heaven, and a must-try spot for large groups! They offer cost-effective set menus with satisfying, generous portions that are perfect for sharing. We loved the army ramen soup paired with rice balls, and the tteokbokki set (with ramen noodles) that comes with a whole fried chicken, served with a variety of delicious sauces like soy garlic & sweet n spicy. It is crispy, juicy, and seriously addictive! Their bulgogi fries were so savory and smothered with melted cheese. Everything felt hearty and comforting, making it an ideal place for hangouts or when you're just craving something cheesy and filling!

Corn cheese, bulgogi noodles, shrimp fried rice
Melanie P.

We were sat immediately and the servers were very attentive. The food was fantastic. We got the shrimp fried rice and the bulgogi noodles and also cheese corn. The rice and noodle dishes were very fresh and flavorful. The corn cheese was good but the slice of American cheese in the middle was a little odd. We for sure will go back

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The best Korea food I've ever had! The food is so fresh and crispy. Taste so homemade and fresh. I love how the service is fast.

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Would someone with a severe seafood and shellfish allergy be able to eat here safely (can't be cooked in the same oil as fish, not shared equipment, NO fish sauce or oyster sauce)?

I highly recommend that you cook your food for safety.

Are all your food are spicy?

All foods will have a spicy level option from mild to hot! Thankfully, mild isn't too bad but you can still request for no spicy!

Is outdoor dining available and what is the maximum capacity?

I saw a patio on the side when I went last month, fairly small, maybe 8 people max

When is their happy hour?

Monday-Friday 4-7pm

Do they offer gift cards?

Not that am aware of

Are the rice cakes here made from rice or wheat flour? I know that sounds strange, but a lot of Dduk is made from wheat flour not rice flour, and yet Dduk is often still just translated as "Rice cake."

It is made with wheat flour. The word dduk as rice cake is a rough translation. There are different types of dduk made with different types of ingredients, not just rice. So dduk is translated to rice cake but it does not mean that dduk has to be… Read more

Are they open on Wednesday?

Yes they're open on Wednesdays.

Does anyone know how much serving is in one order of yupduck?

4 to 5 people

Hello i have question, how much to order your Fresh large Intestine?

Sorry my large intestine is not for sale. :) btw check their menu for prices.

Is there an option for no spice?

Yes, their Honey spice level has no spice.

Hiya! So I am not a spicy type ramen person do they have a mild spice? Or a light spice that is not over powering? Also what is in the ramen? I am not big on fish cakes but I do like rice cakes too! And veggies!!

Yes, my mom and I ordered the mild level and it's just perfect for us who don't eat too spicy

When is happy hour and what are the specials?

Yes lots of happy hour specials

What's the difference between the yup dduk and yup oh?

Yup Dduk has more rice cake and Yup Oh has more fish cake!

Does the set A come with sausages and cheese or do you have to add it?

Some cheese and sausages come in the normal yuppduk ddukbokki but not alot!

Did you close business ? We called for two days but no one picked up phone!

Still open!

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Hanmi Korean Restaurant

Hanmi Korean Restaurant

4.6
(99 reviews)
0.5 mi

This was my first time here, and as a somewhat newbie to authentic Korean food (outside of the…read moretrendy Kbbq spots), I was a huge fan! From the friendly service that made us feel like home, to the delicious food, everything hit the spot. We ordered the cold noodle, seafood pancake, bibambap, and short rib combo. All the dishes were so good! And all the banchan that came with it was the cherry on top. The only negative was the table was kind of small for all the dishes...though that could have been user error with us ordering way too much. Portions were surprisingly big, especially the seafood pancake. The whole time, our littlest one was making a mess and the ladies that worked there did not seem perturbed at all, and kept commenting about how cute he was and interacting with him. This type of service and response made us feel more at ease and able to "enjoy" our meal, and that makes a world of difference. I would recommend! Note the parking lot is a little small.

I came here for dinner with a friend a little before 7pm and was able to get seated right away…read more I was excited to try this place due to the good reviews and with the previous owners who made amazing naengmyeon I was hoping this new management would be able to carry on the work of the previous one. My mom also tried this place and recommended it, so I felt confident this would be a spot I would be coming often. We ordered the naengmyeon combo with spicy marinated pork and a side of soybean paste stew. The lady was nice when she seated us, but seemed a little bothered when we only ordered the above items, because she coldly asked "if that was all" and we said yes. She walked away then yells back asking if we wanted rice because rice wasn't included, and we said no. Despite the rough start with the vibe of the lady who took our order I was still hopeful the food itself would make up for it. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best. I've never had naengmyeon that had so much chili flakes, and as someone who doesn't mind them, it was weird. The soybean paste soup was bland. And the side dishes were just okay. After the meal, I got really thirsty and my face was puffy so they are using msg. If it was a good meal, I wouldn't have minded the msg, but for food that was mediocre at best was not worth it. Although I won't be back, I did see people ordering for take out nonstop, so there must be some other dish that is giving them customers.

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Old Korean people patrons, so you know it's legit
Old Korean people patrons, so you know it's legit
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#22 Spicy Chicken + soybean paste stew + vegetable wrap
Jomaru Korean Hot Pot

Jomaru Korean Hot Pot

4.6
(146 reviews)
1.2 mi
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Just had a 15-people party celebrating my birthday, everyone had a great time and enjoyed the food…read moreand service. It was nice having a party where we can share a little with others and get a chance to try some things we normally don't. The big find for me was the mackerel, it actually looked like a huge flounder, perfectly pan fried. We also ordered 2 of the seafood pancakes, they came with 8 slices each, just a perfect appetizer for 15 (and 1 left for the one who missed the party). We ordered slightly extra crispy and everyone loved it. The background music was upbeat and contemporary, I loved every song.

We visited Jomaru thinking it's a type of one-person hotpot because of its name, but it's more like…read morea smaller-scaled BCD with $45 hot pots. Food: The soups were quite bland for our taste so we did a bit of customization with salt and pepper. Although they provided a decent amount of banchan, the proteins in their soups were pretty scarce, not worthing the $19 price tags. Their Hae Jang Guk was the only soup with the bone filled up the bowl. However, because there's no space in the small bowl, even a little nudge made its soup spilled all over my sister's body. The waitress just then gave her a bib but the damage had already been done. The Bulgogi and Katsu took the longest to come out but they were the highlights of our meal. Service: We were the only table at the time and our waitress only gave us 2 menus for a table of 6 so we had to go grab our own from other tables. She's not the friendliest and kept tossing things on our table. She also tried taking away a dipping sauce jar after I had already requested to keep it. Our water was never refilled and napkins were very skimmed out. Though she did check up on our tables, her attitude was what made us refrain from asking for help. We love to give smaller businesses a chance, but we're sad to say Jomaru is not one of them.

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Front entry.
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ChoDang Tofu & BBQ

ChoDang Tofu & BBQ

3.9
(1.4k reviews)
0.0 mi
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Craving some soondooboo so we decided to go try the OG Tofu shop that has been here for a long…read moreminute. The last time I ate here was during the pandemic and finally came back. The place seems to really show its age with the floors really dirty and the wood floors are showing a lot of wear and tear. We got there for an early dinner and the place was empty. The lady seemed tired or just not in a friendly mood. The food was still reasonably priced. Much better than the Tofu Chain's and food as good as I remember. I went with the short rib Tofu soup and it came with two nice size beef short ribs and the meat peeling off the bone. Ban Chan was good but could not eat a few of them because they had bean sprouts in it. Nice to see Chodang doing strong. Hopefully the next time back won't be a 3-4 year gap.

Consistently good food and good service…read more I've been going here for years and can say that the food is consistently good and so is the service. Expect it to be cold in there no matter the day or season - gotta keep you cool when you're eating hot soup! Tables can feel a bit close to each other depending on where you sit. And it does get busy during the usual nights & weekends so expect that. Overall, delicious food with a home cooked feel and good service. I'd say my only gripe is that parking can get busy, but there's plenty of parking throughout the plaza.

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Beef Soft Tofu Soup
Beef Soft Tofu Soup
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Jangmo Jip

Jangmo Jip

4.4
(244 reviews)
2.3 mi
$$

I've been going to this place ever since I was a kid. This Korean restaurant hasn't changed their…read moremenu ever since I've been coming here with my family. It's a small authentic Korean joint that's family-owned. The ambiance isn't the best but the food definitely makes up for it; it's more of an older generation vibe. They have restrooms while they might not be the best and there's ample parking. The service is welcoming and friendly. Their side dishes are simple and you can ask for more for no charge. The salt and green onions are self-serve. I always get their Seolleongtang or Kong Na Mool Guk Bap and they both come with rice. They both taste great and are often considered a hangover cure. If you want to add noodles, you can choose between white or glass. Near the end of your meal, they give you Sikhye as a little treat. Sikhye is a traditional sweet rice punch. I think this is for dine-in customers only, I'm not sure if they'll pack it for take-out orders. This place is never too packed and it's a great place to dine if you're looking for something light hearty and a warm meal!

This is a nice authentic Korean soup place. I came here with a friend on a Thursday night after…read morework around 5:30 pm and there was a decent amount of people. The menu on the wall is Korean but the menu itself has English words on it. Love the side dishes - kimchi, seaweed, and radish with the typical unlimited refills. I got the suluntang (dont know how to spell) #1 which is the basic order. It comes with a side of rice and the choice of vermicelli or glass noodle. I love glass noodles so of course I chose that. It's nice because you can add as much or as little salt as you want and the same goes for the green onion. It is such a soothing soup on a cold day and the side dishes make the food very refreshing. Very home-y feeling inside with the aunties working there. Lots of parking since it shares a parking lot with other restaurants/shops/supermarket nearby. I would come back again for a nice warm soup when I am in town.

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Newest price. July 2023
Newest price. July 2023
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