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    Bossam and banchan
    Harvey S.

    Stopped by for a bite before hitting the bars and wow, this place is legit. We got the bossam (steamed pork) and the potato pancakes. Both were giant portions and delicious. The banchan was super fresh and delicious. Was enough food to feed 4-5 people. Wish we lived closer, would be here all the time to try other menu items.

    Will definitely  come back. Everything  was delicious.  Top: Kimchee Stew. Middle: Seafood Pancake. Bottom: Beef Soup w/ Brisket
    Vi N.

    Date night w/ the BF. We were in the mood for Korean food. Went on good Old yelp and came across this place. Its a quiet little mum and pop shop. Has amazing food and service. I got the the beef soup w/ brisket, the bf got kimchee stew, and we got the seafood pancake. Everything was delicious. Will definitely come back to try their bossam and mackerel. Give this place a try if ure a korean food fan. Cheers

    Ariel L.

    I was craving soup at night and found this spot open late. So happy I tried this spot! The soup here is soo good! We got the beef soup with brisket & the rice cake and dumpling soup. They have one of the best beef soups I've had. The broth is soo flavorful & the brisket is tender. The banchan was also really yummy. The worker was super nice & I loved how clean the restaurant is.

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    Doli O.

    - Bean sprouts were perfectly seasoned. - Kimchi was good, but a little too salty. - Seafood pancake was soft, crispy, not dry, packed with seafood, perfectly seasoned. - Bossam had thicker cuts than I was used to, but was still decent. - Water tasted good. This review was based on my personal experience at the time.

    Bossam
    Jamie C.

    A gem. This was my 2nd time visiting Mapo Korean, and it was absolutely amazing! The Kimchi stew with poke ribs was gigantic and delicious with so much kimchi and pork ribs. The 6 of us barely finished half of it. Bossam was awesome as well. Service was great and so was the price. This will be our go to Korean restaurant when we crave Bossam and Kimchi Stew with Port ribs and no to mention Soju!

    Cindy W.

    Love this place! Lots of parking outside and plenty of seating available. Very modern vibe. The food is authentic and delicious. Service is great and fast. I would highly recommend.

    Wow the food was amazing, we came here after watching demon slayer and was not disappointed. Went here specifically for the Bossam and it was a 10/10z I also ordered one of the soups and it was so gas.

    Bossam

    Ordered Bossam and I enjoyed it very much. Portion was very good for the price. We also ordered the lunch special beef brisket soup and that was tasty as well. All the banchans were fresh and plentiful. I will be coming again!

    Sul lung tang and Braised kimchi with pork ribs is delicious
    Doug K.

    Food and service is awesome! Food portion size is huge its definitely shareable. And the prices are nice! Its a traditional korean themed restraunt! Definitely will be coming back!

    Soy sauce Crab was so delicious! Must try!

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    Food was good. Flavor on point and love that it's open kinda late. Very chill vibe. Food came out timely and staff was friendly.

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    Great food , and service by the owner... ambience is korean local neighborhood restaurant! Which I enjoyed very much!...

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    추운날 따뜻한 설렁탕을 먹을때 즐거움을 느꼈고 집에가서도 진정 꿀잠을 잦습니다. 국밥먹고 일어난 다음날은 정말로 기운이 넘쳐 아침운동에 힘을써서 근육강화에 좋은것 같내요

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    New place. Its quiet nice. Foods good. Authentic korean food. Services are good. And they give out pretty good portions for the price.

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    SUP Noodle Bar - Buena Park - Rib Bone Pho

    SUP Noodle Bar - Buena Park

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    Amazing, im already scheduling my day back to this place!…read more The shrimp spring rolls? Absolutely illegal. There's this sneaky little spice situation happening ..maybe in the peanut sauce or maybe in the rolls themselves or crafted by culinary wizards but WOW. So good. And the herbal iced tea?? I tasted pandan and then suddenly my taste buds started seeing colors. I don't even know what else was in there, but whoever invented that drink, i tip my hat to u.. Also... INFINITE noodles. Unlimited. Endless. A beautiful, dangerous concept for people like me with zero self-control. If you order pho, get it shaken style because it will, in fact, shake your life. Emotional support broth. Parking was easy, inside/outside seating was super nice, and the staff was awesome across the board. Huge shoutout to Madison for taking care of us and helping guide us through the menu like a pho therapist. Honestly everyone there was cool and made the experience even better. 10/10. I came for dinner and left spiritually healed.

    Had a great dining experience here! We joined the waitlist on Yelp which made getting seated quick…read moreand convenient. The service throughout the meal was attentive, and welcoming. The atmosphere had a lively vibe. We ordered the pho, lomo saltado, and shrimp garlic noodles. The lomo saltado had tender beef with a great balance of seasoning and fresh vegetables. The shrimp garlic noodles were buttery and garlicky, Everything came out fresh and well-prepared with generous portions. Overall, a great spot for flavorful dishes, good service, and a fun atmosphere.

    Soup Shop - State College Blvd/Lincoln Ave.

    Soup Shop - State College Blvd/Lincoln Ave.

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    Soup Shop is honestly one of the best places to go after a long night out. The fact that it's open…read morelate makes it even better because sometimes all you want is something warm and comforting, and this place really hits the spot. It's the kind of meal that just heals your soul after a tiring night. Their pho is easily one of the best I've had. The broth is rich, flavorful, and really comforting with every sip. You can tell it's been simmered well because the flavor is deep without being too heavy. Paired with the noodles and fresh toppings, it's the kind of bowl that feels both satisfying and refreshing at the same time. The appetizers are also really delicious, and they're a great way to start the meal before the pho arrives. Everything tastes fresh and well prepared, which makes the whole dining experience even better. Another thing I appreciate is how nice and welcoming the staff are. Even when it's later at night, they're still friendly and make the place feel comfortable to dine in. The ambiance is clean and simple, which adds to the relaxing feeling of being there. It's not overly fancy, but it's a cozy and comfortable environment where you can just sit down, enjoy your food, and recharge.

    The Irvine location is so much better and this Anaheim visit fell a little short for me. The broth…read morejust didn't have the depth or richness I'm used to; it leaned a bit bland. I ordered my usual pho combination (ribeye and brisket only), the meat quality was solid -- the brisket was tender. One thing that really disappointed me was that the noodles aren't refillable here. At the Irvine location, that's kind of their signature perk, so it definitely felt like something was missing. Service was okay, but it was tough to flag anyone down. The ambiance also needs some love -- the booth seating had ripped leather and wasn't very comfortable.

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