Not sure what happened to this place. Tteok Bokki is large, but lacks meat. Literally had two pieces of corn dog and two hot dog slices in the whole bowl. Didn't like how they now serve the cheese all on one side. Chicken was dry inside and crust was way too thick Service: they served the two large parties before my partner and I, even tho we were first in line and had placed our order before them. We watched the two party of 6 get 3-4 dishes (including tteok bokki) before we got our second dish (tteok bokki). Used to crave this place but I think we're better off going to a different location. Something changed. Our clothes also smelled like grease coming out. read more

I would not recommend this place. Dont like the atmosphere... definitely not for drinkers...i cant recall 100% but i remember them giving some weird paper cup or maybe it was plastic cups for our beer. (Found the photos...see attached). And they refused to give the clear Plastic cups bc they said lemonade is already filled in them for kids so i ordered lemonades so we can use the cups. Smh They have no glassware...just disposable cups. Also their kimchi fried rice is nothing like the real thing. Its like they put ketchup in it or something. And I think it had green peas... like no... Ive been here twice and i dont need to come back. Their food isnt the worst..the spicy rice cakes are actually good but the lack of service and vibes is whats keeping me away. Theres plenty of delicious spicy rice cake in buena park. You'll hardly see Koreans dining here. PS. The interior and lighting is terrible too. read more

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[3.3 stars] Came here on a Sunday evening & there was a 25 min waitlist for dinner. The worker asked everyone waiting to have our order ready for efficiency purposes which I thought was a good idea b/c it speeds up the process for them. Inside the store was lively & lots of people were eating. Once we got in, my party ended up ordering the Tteokbokki & Whole Fried Chicken combo + extra sausages which is supposed to come with a boiled egg & soda but it doesn't look like we ever got that... nor were we given a warning that they ran out/missing items?? It is kind of off-putting they didn't let us know and hid the fact they are missing components of our combo... so I'm actually disappointed finding this out now after looking carefully at the menu again. They took our order outside and once we were in, food came out at a good pace. The food itself was overall okay but felt somewhat lacking. Although, fried chicken was hot & fresh, it was missing seasoning and flavor (3/5).Tteokbokki was a nice chew, yummy sauce, & but the sausage was on the salty side (3.5/5). As a result, the meal was not as satisfying and great as I hoped. Overall, I am not blowed away after this meal by the food nor service. The dishes were lacking in the right flavors and I wish they would have complimentary pickled radishes or a complimentary sauce with the combo to freshen up/better the taste. Especially because it is a heavy meal with fried chicken. Plus our order was missing an egg & soda without our knowledge. I hope to see improvements in their food and service in the future! read more

Luv Dduk - Fried Chicken - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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A perfect spot for your next outing with a large group! The chicken Katsu comes in 2 pieces but it's massive and could definitely be shared between 6-8 people. Their best seller is the cheesy spicy chicken, make sure you get this and you won't be disappointed with the cheese pull. Service was great, they servers kept checking to make sure we needed anything! Definitely recommended! read more

Luv Dduk - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

We went for a late lunch around 2pm and were lucky to get seated right away without any wait. We were told that all items are shareable and can feed more than 1 person. So we ordered chicken and Tteok-bokki combo with soy garlic chicken flavor & Army Ramen Soup. For sides we ordered steamed cheese egg and Bulgogi cheese Fries. Our ordered items came separately. Combo came first, then sides and the soup came last. Chicken in the combo was better compared to tteok-bokki. We as a family of 4 with two kids were not able to finish all the items. We expected more flavor but were disappointed. Quantity was better than quality. I saw recommendation for this place on Instagram LAOC.EATS. We enjoyed giving this place a try but we won't be coming back. read more

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So sad and disappointed that this is how their ddukbokki tastes now. I know their name is no longer yuppduk but I was still expecting a similar taste, but boy was I wrong. First the portion size shrank in half. If you're gonna give me less, it better be good. We were so disappointed to see the ddukbokki all shriveled up and not much content in the bowl. The flavor was weirdly strong in a bad way (as if they just poured in a bunch of gochugaru) but nonexistent. The color was really red but how can it be lacking so much flavor.. I definitely will not be coming back.. read more

With so many similar options in the area, I was disappointed and underwhelmed with Luv Dduk. It was our first time going so we were super peeved by their check in and ordering process. They should really explain it fully so people aren't caught off guard. I added our name to the wait list. We were 9th. I got a text saying to come on over cuz we were now 4th We get to the restaurant and there's a crowd outside. It was drizzling and super cold. I popped inside to say I had received the text and was told to go outside. After another 10 minutes and not moving on the wait list we decided to wait in the car til we got closer. The 6:20-6:35 seating time had come and gone but we were still #4. It updated to #2 so we go back to the entrance. I hear all these parties being called inside and they're stating the group's order before seating them. I asked the host what to do since it says we're #2. THIS is when I'm finally told that we were supposed to have placed our order earlier. She already called our name. WTH?!!!! So when I initially said I got the text, why didn't she tell me that she would take my order, etc?!!!!!! So we were finally seated close to 7pm. The giant Katsu is really good. I don't understand why you have a ton of chicken and then only one tiny scoop of rice and a small portion of curry. I guess I'm supposed to order refills driving up the already $27 price tag even higher? Ok that's fine. $2 side of rice. But the really off putting dish was the corn cheese. I was soooo excited to try theirs. Can someone please explain why there's so much sugar?!! Even the server said they don't know why they have a lot of sugar. I really wanted to eat it. But w each bite it got even worse. The server took it away but didn't remove it from the bill, which is so funny to me. I asked the manager to remove it and she asked what was wrong w it. And I had to explain that I've had plenty of corn cheese in my life and none has been so overloaded w sugar like this. If I had known sugar was the main ingredient I wouldn't have ordered it. Thankfully, she took it off the bill. I'm glad I checked them out. But, we won't be returning. There are so many other better options in cerritos and without the long wait. read more

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When there is always a long line waiting, the food is definitely good and Luv Dduk is definitely worth the wait the hype with the quality of the food very consistent every single time. The tteokbokki is very flavorful with a good mix of spiciness, sweetness, and savoriness. Adding the beef ribs makes the dish even more filling and "fancy" (the hostess/host offered to debone and cut the ribs into bite-size pieces every time, making dining experience very enjoyable). The ramen goes so well with the sauce, definitely recommended! The Korean fried chicken interior was juicy with a very crispy lightly battered exterior. The chicken is already good on its own, adding the garlic soy sauce makes it ten times more delicious. And the chicken katsu. It's called jumbo for a reason. It's huge! read more

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Came here a few years ago before they changed the name, and can definitely say the ddukbokki improved and tastes better than the main franchise. Got there around 7 Pm on a Friday night and there was a good amount of people already waiting outside, but people were being seated fairly quickly. My party ordered the fried chicken combo, which was enough for the 3 of us and a few pieces of fried chicken leftover. The ddukbokki level 2 spicy has a kick to it, but is very flavorful and has a subtle sweetness. The chicken was crispy and not dry at all, but it could use some salt and pepper, by itself it was a little bland. Service here is good, although the music in the restaurant was a little loud so it was a little hard to hear anything. Just fyi, one of the menus states buy one, get one free on alcohol Monday-Thursday, but my friend pointed out that next to the word free, in the tiniest of fonts it says +.50 which isn't much, but technically is not free, so in reality its buy 1 alcohol get one for .50 so keep that in mind if you're thinking you're getting a bogo deal on it. read more

Luv Dduk - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Appreciate that they are different from the abundance of Korean bbq restaurants in the area. I'm not a fan of those thick noodles so we had the bulgogi garlic noodles and the fried chicken. Both were delicious. Service was friendly and helpful. Appreciate that they checked back a couple of times if we needed anything. Place is informal with booth seatings. They're open kind of late too so I bet they can get busy with fans of pub food and beer. read more

Luv Dduk - Bulgogi garlic noodles - nice! - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Food was so delicious. My kids were raving!!! We will be back for sure! Garlic bulgogi noodles on point and my son was licking the plate of the Cajun shrimp garlic noodles. read more

Service is always good here. It's the portion sizes and the quality that has gone down significantly. "Steamed Cheese Egg" aka Gyeranjjim is pictured in a pot on the menu. What you actually get is microwaved egg in a cheap little paper cup. Their giant Chicken katsu with curry~ the curry portion iS TINY. Its less than costco size samples. They just throw in random frozen instant food into your Tteokbokki... so its a surprise everytime what you'll get... and the music is so loud that your eardrums will hurt the rest of the day. read more

Luv Dduk - Steamed egg (gyeranjjim) comes in a microwaved cup. Not in a bowl like in the menu photos - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Came here as a party of 2 on a Friday night for dinner at 7 PM. No issues with parking. We managed to beat the dinner rush that came later. We were seated immediately and ordered the Luv Dduk tteokbokki and fried chicken. The portions were HUGE this combo would definitely serve at least 4 people comfortably! Service was fast and efficient. There are neon signs all over the restaurant and they play a lot of house music. Overall, the food is okay they're definitely more focused on quantity than quality. The chicken was a bit overcooked and dry, but I would come back here with a group of friends to try their other stuff. read more

Luv Dduk - Luv Dduk tteokbokki and fried chicken - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Came with a friend and was so excited to try the food. We saw the BIGGEST COCKROACH and immediately left the restaurant. If there were cockroaches in the front imagine how it is in the back. The grade A sign in the front is joke. It very concerning do not eat here. read more

We've tried to come here a couple times before but the wait is always long today was our lucky day and we finally got to try it for the first time and it was a pleasant experience. The food was really good and we got attended and served fast. Super upbeat and vibrant place, I think the only downside is their menu is a bit limited but besides that I'd say it is a Must Try read more

Luv Dduk is a popular tteokbokki and fried chicken pub and restaurant in Cerritos and I'm so glad I finally got the chance to come by with my friend to try this spot out, I had it on my radar for so long! The food did not disappoint! I love how luv Dduk offers combos and specials. The portion sizes are so big, much bigger than I had expected. The chicken tteokbokki was super filling and delicious. The fried chicken is fried to perfection, really crispy and the soy garlic and sweet & spicy dipping sauce were so flavorful. The bulgogi fries were topped with lots of sauce and cheese, it was so good. Service here was nice and friendly. The interior has lots of booths and tables in a small space but it works! From what it seems like, Luv Dduk does get busy so there could be a potential wait but I went at 12 pm on a Saturday and I got sat right away while other tables were also being sat and helped. Loved my experience here, I definitely have to come back and try their katsu next time! read more

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What an amazing meal! Just right as we arrived, you could tell the food was going to be great with the crowd waiting to enter. Wished we could try all the options, but there will be a definite next time to visit! Our family loved everything we ordered! The food tasted authentic, fresh, and flavorful! Must try!! read more

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Definitely lived up to the social media hype! The Giant Short Ribs with Tteokbokki is a great comfort food. It's spicy but addicting. The Giant Chicken Katsu is flaky outside and tender and juicy inside. Service staff delivered excellent service despite a very busy night. The inside and atmosphere is lively., read more

Luv Dduk - Short Ribs with Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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We didn't eat all day, saving our appetite for after the concert. I saw my good friend Patrick recommends this place, so it was an easy choice. The music inside has a fun, techno vibe, and our server suggested the chicken Katsu--crispy on the outside and so juicy on the inside, and we could see why it's a favorite. Patrick raved about the garlic noodles, so we tried them too. Outstanding! We'll definitely be back. 10/30/24 read more

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What an amazing find! We were passing through the Los Angeles area and stumbled upon this little gem. We happened to arrive a few minutes after they opened at noon on a Saturday and was seated promptly. We started off with the orange dumplings - which were really tiny and kinda meh, making us all a bit nervous. But when our Kimchi Fried Rice and Chicken Katsu came out, we were blown away. The fried rice was bursting with flavor, not too greasy and just the perfect amount of spice. The chicken Katsu was a ginormous portion of tender juicy chicken breaded and fried to perfection. It was served with a pair of scissors and tongs to cut into strips, but the server came by and quickly helped us out. There was a side of rice, curry and a dipping sauce. We were a group of 3 adults and two kids and still had plenty of chicken to take home. Highly recommend this place. read more

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The food here always hits! A solid spot to get tteokbokki & other foods you'd get at a Korean pocha. Dining in is always fun & lively, & takeout has held up well for me too. Just be sure to order ahead because the wait can be quite long! read more

Everything about this Restaurant is Very Professional. Also Very Clean as well seating area. Food to Me was Exceptional my wife also liked it a lot. I Highly Recommend This Restaurant...! read more

Everything was a 10/10 ‍ Came here with my family for the first time and we all devoured the food that was in front of us. Everything we tried was cooked to perfection and had amazing taste. This is a spot worth trying out, you will not be dissatisfied. Keep in mind these are large plates so sharing is the only way to do it. The food did not take long to come out. The workers were very kind and helpful when it came to explains items to us. The only downside I would say is that the music in the restaurant is really loud. Other than that we had a great time read more

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My friends and I stopped by to try Luv Dduck. It was a Friday night so it was pretty crowded and busy but we didn't have to wait too long for seats, which was great since we were all tired from our flights. We ordered the Tteokbokki w/ shortribs, Bulgogi Garlic Noodles, Cajun Shrimp Garlic Noodles, & the Garlic Chicken Wings. One of the staff was very kind and had helped us mix up the Tteokbokki. It was a good portion for us since we were a party of 4. I found it perfectly spiced and the short ribs made it taste even better. I really enjoyed the Cajun Shrimp Garlic noodles and found it very well seasoned and enjoyed the seafood it came with such as shrimp and mussels. I also found the Bulgogi Garlic Noodles tasty as well but it didn't stick out to me much. For the Garlic Chicken wings, they were decent because the sauce made the wings pretty soggy. Overall, the food, the experience and the ambiance was great and I would rate it a 3.8/5. read more

Came here Wednesday evening and the place was quiet but it was early still, but perfect. The attendant was sweet and showed us to the table quickly. The food came out and left me say the flavor was amazing with the three finger kiss, maravilloso . I surely will be back for more, and yes if it's your first time , I suggest you start with MILD! You will thank me , lastly I recommend you bring some buddies or bunnies, as it's best when sharing. read more

Luv Dduk - Must try the nacho fries asada cheese!!! wait one more !!!!! - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

A minimall location, simple interior but killer Korean pub grub. It is open late and the food is spicy. Service is decent. We had dumplings, which were just okay. The rice cake bowl in spicy kitchen was excellent, as was the garlic noodles with bulgogi. We also had the shrimp fried rice, which was just okay. read more

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If you're looking for a food place that opens late, Luv Dduk is a great spot! I went around 10 pm and it wasn't busy. I was able to park and get seated easily. When I looked at the menu, there were many options that I wished I got! I decided to get the chicken & tteokbokki combo. For the chicken, I thought it was pretty good. The chicken was crispy on the outside. However, some pieces were a bit dry. Keep in mind that the chicken isn't tossed with the flavor, but a dipping sauce is provided on the side. I got my order with the soy garlic sauce. For the tteokbokki, I got it as regular spicy. Everything in it was great! This combo was perfect for my friend and I. We also had a lot of leftovers to bring home. The service was also really great. The staff was quick with bringing out our order and checked on our frequently. Note: Credit card is accepted, but not American Express. read more

Luv Dduk - Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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The food, service, and vibes were We got the tteokbokki and fried chicken combo order with a side order of rice balls. For our party of 3, the order was more than enough. The combo comes with a single can of Coca Cola so we ordered another. The fried chicken came with soy garlic sauce and it was just simply delicious. I was honestly expecting the chicken to be a little dry, but almost every piece was juicy the tteokbokki hit the spot. We got the mild spice level and it was perfect! read more

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Never disappoints with portion size and prices are fair. Love a good cash discount and everyone was friendly and offered to cutup our katsu.

TIP Use the Yelp app to get on the waiting list BEFORE getting there. The staff actually takes your order before sitting so it helps the flow of customers. Therefore, pick what you want in advance. PARKING There's a shared parking lot with other businesses FOOD - Chicken Katsu is HUGE, this could be a meal for 2 people alone. It was amazing extremely flakey and their Katsu sauce is delish! - Kimchi fried rice was okay, it was a bit too salty and oily for me. - Fried chicken and garlic fried chicken was delish, just IMO it's a ton of skin versus meat. SERVICE Despite how busy it was on a Saturday night, service was attentive and fast. If you needed napkins, water, new orders they were on it. AMBIENCE Decently clean restaurant they move fast to flip tables for the next customers read more

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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.

the food is amazing. great size portions. i got the orange dumplings and the bulgogi noodles. both were really good! the service was great. the waitress made sure i was ok. the place is definitely a vibe. great music playing. it's definitely great for a group outting or a first date. read more

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Absolutely love the street food style and the noodles and fries are crazy good. No pic as always but don't worry I'll get better at it. read more

Always so delicious here! The portions are huge and service is consistently friendly. Even the mild is spicy to non-spice people, but their other food options are great alternatives if you dont want to eat tteokbokki! read more

I kept seeing this place all over social media so I've been wanting to try it. There were about 12 tables and a lot of customers were there. They had one time use utensils and cups. Our server was nice and I like that you had to decide what to order before being seated. There isn't a lot of parking right infront of the restaurant but it is connected to a big plaza so there shouldn't be trouble finding parking. It just depends on how far you want to walk. We got bulgogi cheese fries, chicken katsu, rice balls and of course the tteok-boki! Surface level everything was enjoyable! CHICKEN KATSU was definitely the star of the show though!!! It was so crispy and juicy at the same time. Loved the curry and sauce pairing it came it. read more

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Where do I even begin.. I am in shock with how many people don't know about this place. The food was phenomenal and the service was friendly and quick. The vibe is chill with music playing at the perfect volume & lights along the ceiling to set the scene. For starters they have a buy 1 get 1 free happy hour from 12pm-12am for drinks of equal or lesser value, are group friendly and man oh man the portions are MASSIVE, fresh & tasty. Everything we ordered here was AMAZING. We definitely underestimated the size of the plates because we left with 3 plates of leftovers but honestly with how delicious the food is, couldn't be more thrilled to have a round 2 at home. I ordered the chicken katsu with rice and curry (I added melted mozzarella on one of them as suggested by another review) -this dish is big enough to feed a group of anywhere between 4-8 imo. The crunch was amazing whilst the meat was tender. The flavor of everything on this plate was far from lacking. Everything paired so nicely together. & I'm glad I listened to another review that suggested adding melted cheese 10/10 BOMB! Hubby ordered the spicy chicken with cheese -it's presented on a skillet and was made fresh it was literally bubbling. Packed with flavor and love that it comes with cabbage and rice cakes. Delicious !! Hubby gave it a 8.5/10 We ordered my son the bulgogi cheese fries -it was listed as one of their best sellers and after having it, I definitely understand the hype. The fries were fresh and crisp had a slight spice to it and was jam packed with flavors from the onions, sauce, cheese & bulgogi. Sooooooo good!! Definitely going to be craving these in the future. 10/10 FIRE!! Limeade -the limeade is non refillable and the taste is different but not bad by any means it's strong in flavor and almost has a li hing after taste which I enjoyed. I'd rate it 7 or 8/10 The prices may seem a little high BUT don't be alarmed. Once you see the size of the portions you'll understand and see that the pricing is very reasonable if not cheap for the amazing quality/taste as each plate can feed several people Overall we will definitely be returning and recommending this place to everyone. Only wish we would've tried this place a lot sooner. Thank you Luv Dduk!! read more

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We stumbled upon this place when we discovered this little corner restaurant serving some of my favorite Korean comfort foods. For being a Sunday, the parking lot was relatively empty for such a big plaza. The plaza includes some boba places, Filipino Bakeries and Restaurants, and a Seafood City. I can't deny that the portions are huge here. For the price you pay, you get a whole lot of food. We opted for the Tteok-bokki, chicken katsu, cheese steamed egg, and the kimchi fried rice. I wasn't really big on the flavor, texture, and presentation of the foods. The steamed egg with cheese sounded really good but was thrown off when we received it. For $9. we received a steamed egg with some shredded cheese and a slice piece on top in a paper bowl. The katsu was impressive for its portion but was rough on the texture. I'm not sure if I would come back here again since Korean restaurants are abundant nearby at Buena Park. I hope we just came on a bad day, and maybe the foods are not to my liking but may be great on someone else's taste buds. read more

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Finally came here today after seeing posts online. The wait time wasn't that bad considering it was a weekend. We waited maybe 10 mins after checking in. A server came outside to take our order and told us will call us when our table was ready. After 5-7 mins our table was ready and we were seated. Food came out maybe 5 minutes later. We ordered the giant tteok-bokki and Katsu combo. It came with a soda also. The meal was gigantic. Katsu was delicious . Was our first time eating tteok-bokki so we don't have anything to compare to but was good . We ordered the spicy , it wasn't too to us . We want to go back to try the bulgogi cheese fries and chicken cheese :) read more

Portions are absolutely enormous! Between 8 people, we ordered 5 dishes and it was more than enough. The only thing that was terrible was the fried chicken. It wasn't crispy, it was hard and chewy. Otherwise, we enjoyed the food, but the katsu was everyone's favorite! It's a low-key place, very casual. However, be sure to wait outside! The staff will take your order outside depending on how busy the restaurant is. You can also order to go and pick up from the to go window. read more

Luv Dduk - Chicken Katsu - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Came here last week because we wanted to see what Korean Street Food is like, the drive to Cerritos was long but I will say this place was worth it. Portions are HUGE so it's worth coming with others and sharing. We got the Giant Short Rib which was my favorite because the meat was so soft and flavored well. Such a good touch to Tteokbokki flavors that it came with. Also got Garlic Noodles with Bulgogi which was really good and aromatic because of the onion slices. Gyozas were good and the Bulgogi fries were good too. Service was great, the staff was really attentive and friendly. The vibe is upbeat and fun environment. I'd go here again after a night of drinking or just to catch up with a few people and share food and stories together. 10/10 experience. read more