If you haven't been here yet, You are missing out!!! I have been a regular here since they opened…read moreand I love the food! I have my regular dishes but I have pretty much tried a little of everything because I like to come with my girlfriends, work friends, and large date night groups. The ladies who serve us are so sweet, they always serve with a smile and go the extra mile when I bring new friends! I don't want to give my secrets away but the best time to go to Yoo's is right when they open or the off hours, so you can fully immerse yourself in the Korean food goodness!

I'm a repeat customer at Yoo's Place waiting to eat lunch at and everyone gets seated with parties…read morebetween 2-6 at 12:23 pm on 06/12/2026. There is nobody else standing in line outside and the owner comes outside to tell me 2 times that I need to wait 30-40 minutes. I told her there is no waiting in front of me, and that it should be first come, first serve. She says no, you can only sit on tables for 1 person and it will be a 30-40 min wait for that. I said okay, but if there is no line and people are done eating with empty tables it should be fine, right? There is a waitlist, and that it should go in order. She said no, you can only get seated on tables for 1. Then she proceeded to say it's a 30-40 min wait again as if I didn't already know that for the second time. I told her i'd wait, but now i'm feeling bad and don't know if she even cares to earn my business. It's my 5th time coming here, and unfortunately this place was one of my favorite Korean restaurants and since I'm from out of town I make sure to visit each time I am in the OC. I'm not sure if I want to continue coming back here if service remains this way. It's embarrassing enough to come alone, it's even worse when you're called out in front of people inside of the restaurant while there are only 3 people waiting outside. When I got seated she didn't even give me a menu and asked me what I wanted. Lucky for her i'm Korean and was already a repeat customer from the early days so I was able to order right away-otherwise how could I order? God forbid I ask for any recommendations on the menu... 1 star well deserved for this. Congratulations this is the first time I rated a fellow Korean restaurant 1 star. There is a first time for everything I suppose.

It's a small area and we went on a weekday so it wasn't too bad…read more Seafood pancake: 8/10. Very good and good size. Soondubu / tofu soup: 9/10. Good options. I love that they give you the option for purple rice Bulgogi: 8.5/10. Also very good. Nice flavor and very tender. Banchan was also good and they give refills as usual Service was excellent. The staff was super duper nice. I really liked the people there. Parking is free but it's very limited

We came here because of the positive reviews and wanted to try a new Korean restaurant, but…read moreunfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. The seafood pancake had almost no seafood in it. The galibi were overcooked and burned, which made them unpleasant to eat. For the price, we expected much better quality. The service was also disappointing. When our server asked whether we wanted refills or the check, we told her we would like refills for all of our empty side dishes. However, only one refill was brought back. What bothered us most was that some of the plates felt sticky, making us question the cleanliness of the restaurant. We were excited to try this place based on the reviews, but the food, service, and cleanliness all fell far below our expectations. Unfortunately, we will not be returning.

There's plenty of parking here and it's conveniently located near H-Mart. I've been here twice and…read moreeach time I've gone it's been a great experience. The size portions here are generous and enough to split with others. My favorites were the prime beef bulgogi with glass noodle, brisket spicy cold bibim noodle, and beef short rib sullungtang with glass noods. I'm not really a pork eater but maybe next time, I'll try the bossam. I can really taste the quality of the foods and I like that they keep the ban chans simple. I'd rather have quality than quantity, that's for sure. Pro tip, get the purple rice. Service was great. The food came out pretty quickly and that was good cause we were hungry folks. Also, if you love k-pop, this is the place to eat! They play k-pop videos and music here, especially BTS!

Cannot say enough about this place. Yuk dae jang with noodles is probably one of my go to foods I…read morewill never say no to. Insides are clean and service is always on game. The mandu and bossam are great choices too and are lowkey slept on

clean. friendly service. tasty food…read more I got sullungtang. the kimchi is really good too. irvine korean food at its best. this isnt ktown. this isnt korea. but the food is greaat and tasty. i really enjoy it.

Back at it again, one of the best location for Bossam and authentic cold noodles…read more Always a pleasure for best food and mostly friendly services with the most amazing ambiance spot By UCI 10 outta 10 every time

It's amazing!!!!! I really missed this sundae soup a lot…read more Kimchi and kkakddugi were stunning. The side dishes were fresh, and the staff was very kind and welcoming. I really enjoyed the authentic taste and warm atmosphere.

Amazing food and great service! They've also got great selection of menu even though I always end…read moreup getting their soondae gukbap.

Absolutely will visit with my family or friends here again. Food and service were so great!! I…read morerecommend this place!!

My favorite Korean restaurant. Every visit reminds me why BCD Tofu House is the best Korean…read morerestaurant around. I'm so happy that BCD Tofu House is in Irvine. It's definitely one of my favorite places to eat!

I came here with a friend on a Wednesday night back in October 2025 and were promptly seated. The…read morelady who was working was very welcoming and polite which was nice as well. I was really excited to try this place because I love tteokbokki, and I definitely had my desires met. We ended up ordering the original tteokbokki (L) with rose, and it was really savory and delicious. The tteok were small (which I prefer) and wonderfully chewy, and the mandu was nice and crunchy while pairing well with the rich sauce. The beef was maybe a little on the saltier side, but I prefer that over being bland. I also liked that they provided quail eggs and some green onion to cut through the grease. Since I'm weak to spice, we ordered the mild, and it definitely was manageable for me. I was surprised at how much food was given - it was enough for us two to share. If I come back I hope to try the other dishes as well! Solid place to visit if you're craving tteokbokki while in DJ.

i wanted kimbap and my friend wanted tteokbokki and this place was perf for us. the combo is also a…read moregreat option! i liked the smokey brisket meat in the tteokbokki. and i really enjoyed the kimbap :) would come back if im having cravings. service was also so great! the guy was so attentive and prompt! it was really empty and quiet when we came. super peaceful. lots of space

Yupdduck is a must try if you enjoy spicy food! It is very popular amongst UCI students as it is…read morenear campus. I have tried many of their dishes and I always come back for more! I especially like their extra mild Yup O (more fishcake than rice cake) with chinese noodle and veggie fries! The noodles have a nice bouncy texture and absorbs the sauce well. The veggie fries pair well with the spice and have a nice crunch and fried batter flavor. I also crave the Chicken Stew, but can only eat a little at a time due to how spicy it is... Their lowest spice for this dish is mild, however it is extremely spicy! It comes with a lot of boned-in chicken pieces that are tender and rich in flavor. They also have many options that aid in cutting the spice. My personal go-to is the Tuna Mayo Rice, which comes with radish and seaweed. The combo of the bowl is so good, and it comes in a pretty large portion so it could be a meal within itself. The service at Yupdduck is really good. The servers checked up on my table intermittently for water and radish refills. In the end, they gave out Yakult for a little treat! I highly recommend trying Yupdduck and testing your spice tolerance!!

I really crave Yupdduk every once in a while, so glad one came to Irvine. Location is really good…read moretoo since you can eat outside on the patio. The food is generally pretty good. Beware of how spicy it is....seriously. I have a high tolerance and was sweating/choking on the medium level. Skip if you're in a rush. Wait times are usually pretty long.

Food and service were great, the portions were not exaggerated, especially the katsu. Highly…read morerecommend coming here.

This place is INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS! I was definitely wow'd by the flavor! I ordered chicken curry…read morekatsu and the rice cakes. Hands down, best katsu I've had in a very long time. I love that it comes out piping hot on the stone plate. Underneath the huge katsu is half rice and half curry. At first I didn't think there was any rice until I cut into the katsu. The portions are shareable! Could've easily fed 3-4 people. I went by myself and I would go by myself again and order more than 1 dish again. The banchan is also SO DELICIOUS & you can ask for refills.

We have been coming here since it opened - we LOVE it! We…read moreare Korean and we come here about once per week. The food is prepared fresh and they get the flavor profile right. The seafood pancake is a great appetizer (great dipping sauce). The pork and kitchen dumplings are fresh and more flavorful than most places. The soondubu is spot on and the pressurized rice is perfect. The Banchan is fresh and they started seasonal dishes recently (2 kinds of naengmyun) for summer. For dessert drinks, they make fresh shikhae (sweet rice drink) and sujeong-ga (cinnamon drink). Lastly, they are very clean and super professional. -Yohan

The food was super delicious! We loved the pork belly, cold noodles and the tofu pots! The service…read morewas awesome as well!!! The decoration is modern and has a cool vibe