Mhat Korean is a casual low key authentic Korean restaurant in the area. I came with one other person on a Saturday and there was no wait and only one lady working. There was one other party in there with us. The service started off a little slow but it was well worth it. The menu includes casserole soups, stir fries, noodle dishes, and other house entrees. If you like seafood, Mhat is known for their mackerel and cod dishes. We wanted to try everything but ended up sharing their Bul Nak Jun Gol which was a bulgogi and octopus casserole soup. It came out in a hot pot with flames. It included marinated meats, udon noodles, veggies, in a sweet and savory soup base. It was served with banchan and rice. The dish listed that it was for 2 people but it can honestly feed up to 4. We had plenty of left overs. The flavors were complicated and delicious. It was perfect for that cold day. The lady working was really nice and helpful. She made sure to check on us and even helped us enjoy our food by cutting out the flame and making sure we were mixing it right. The pricing is super affordable. It was a great first time experience and I can't wait to come back and try their other dishes. read more

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I came by for lunch and was surprised to see that there were no other customers in the shop. But I really enjoyed the food! The bulgogi & octopus casserole soup was flavorful and hearty--perfect comfort food--and the gun man du were crispy and delicious. Portions were generous and the meal came out nice and hot. The only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is because the service felt a little on the serious side. The woman working there wasn't unfriendly, but definitely more no-nonsense. I also paid my bill with a credit card and left a cash tip on the table, but she didn't see it and came back to ask if I intended to leave a tip--which caught me off guard a bit. It wasn't a huge deal, but just something to note. Overall, I'd come back for the food--it's solid Korean comfort fare. Just be prepared for a more straightforward dining experience. read more

Mhat Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

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Love to support this mom and pop restaurant! the place is very small than I thought and very intimate. The staff are very friendly and I think the one that helped us is the owner as well. Not only the food is good like real good I can't wait to come back because they're pancake is no joke. The crispiness is on point and they cut it for us so it's evenly divided by four. Parking is plenty in the plaza . It looks spicy, but I don't think it's that spicy. We ordered the two portion and seafood with pancake and stir fried stripes. They are all good for four people. read more

Mhat is a local gem, hidden away in a random La Palma strip mall, serving some of the best dak galbi in the OC. Pair that spicy chicken stew with the thicker udon noodles- and you are good to go. The chicken is tender (I think they use drumstick meat) and the spice level is just right. Topped with plenty of kaenip (perilla leaves) and assorted veggies, we added sweet potato slices to add a little texture to the dish. Service was very friendly too as both staff were accommodating. Mhat is small, perhaps searing around 25 total, so come hungry but be prepared to wait in case you come during prime hours. read more

Mhat Korean Restaurant - Dak Galbi with Udon - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

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Was super excited to try their dakgalbi. Their seasoning is on the sweeter side. Portions are small. Make sure to order extra portion(s) cuz this place ain't like Mapo Dakgalbi in LA. A hole in the wall type of restaurant but clean. Service is good but slow. Would I come back? 8/10 for dakgalbi. Perhaps I can try other items on their menu next time. read more

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I've been this place several times and it never let me down! A hidden gem place in my work area. Good food and good service! Highly recommended read more

Mhat Korean Restaurant - Fried rice at the end of the meal - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

The food here is super comforting and will make you want more. The dak galbi is super flavorful with lots of tender chicken. Don't forget to get the extra sides as I recommend the fried glass noodles wrapped in seaweed and some kind of noodle ( I got udon). I love cheese but I don't think it was worth because they don't give you much and it doesn't really add to the dish. You have a choice the get rice with the dish or after to make fried rice. I think I would get the rice in the side instead of the fried rice because it didn't have too much flavor and the rice by itself might compliment the dish better overall. The seafood pancake wasn't the best I've had but still good. The best were the banchan though which they sell packages to take home! The place is pretty small so I wouldn't come in big groups. There's about 6-8 tables so you may have to wait if it's crowded. The server was super kind and was working hard despite working alone too. There's not many dak galbi places in OC so definitely come here! read more

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Hmm...I haven't been here in awhile but wanted to get their dak galbi but the owners seemed different and the friendly waitress that was always there wasn't there any more. On a Friday night it was fairly quiet in there so we got seated right away and usually there is a wait to eat here. We ordered the dak galbi for two people and the amount of side dish they served was smaller in portion and the dak galbi was pretty bland and small portion for two people. It was definitely not the same as I remember as previously it was spicy and I loved it but it was more on the bland and sweeter side this time around. read more

Came here on other Yelper comments and recommendations. We are still in the midst of SoCal May Gray and soup seemed like the perfect meal. I was a solo early lunch customer, and the owner chef Miss Kim was also the server. Most popular dish her is meant for sharing : Dak Galbi so I'll have to come back to try that. I got the seafood and noodle soup today and that was the perfect choice. Nice chew on the flour noodles, generous amount of clams, mussels and shrimp plus a lot of shredded vegetables. The clear soup had a great depth of seafood flavor and was served steaming hot, probably could have shared this with someone else! Place is about the same size as most other Korean restaurants in this area, and each seems to have a specific menu and style of cooking. I loved all the banchan here: bean sprouts, cucumbers, kimchi and seaweed salad: all are made in house. Miss Kim also has several other banchan for sale, on display in a double refrigerator. Quiet and homey atmosphere. Support local and Asian owned businesses! In the same plaza as 7-11 and Tutor zone. read more

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I took one look at the photos of their Dak Galbi (Korean Spicy Chicken Stir Fry) and was completely sold. Dropping by on a cold winter night with a group of friends, a healthy helping of Dak Galbi was just what we needed to warm up! It features chicken leg meat, boiled eggs, rice cake, perilla leaves, mixed veggies, and their house special spicy sauce. You can also opt for additional toppings and adjust how many servings you order to account for your party. SO addicting, but also SO spicy! Make sure to have some water or rice on hand if you're not too great with spice. At the end of the meal, you can request for them to make fried rice from the leftovers on the pan! The perfect way to finish up! We also ordered the Galbi Tang (Beef Rib Soup). The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the broth was warm yet refreshing and healing. Super yummy! read more

Mhat Korean Restaurant - Dak Galbi - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

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What the Mhat? Delicious! We were looking for something different, delicious, and some thing off the beaten path. Quiet, and modest in a small strip mall. This tiny place has some amazing Korean food. The gal that works there was super helpful in recommending some delicious food- Soon doo boo- a piping hot - boiling bowl of spicy kimchi soup full of flavor; chock full of silken tofu and beef this dish will make you warm and toasty inside and out. Spicy level is about a 6/10 Gun Mandu - pan fried pork dumplings yum! Tender crisp wrapper with an inside that is full of flavor. The dipping sauce is absolutely packs a touch of heat (spice) but overall not hot and good for kids too spice level is about a 2/10 Jeyug bokk eum - so far our favorite dish here. Thinly sliced marinated pork belly is stir fried with cabbage, Kim chi and other vegetables to make an incredibly flavorful meal. Heat level 7/10 Our meals were served with rice and side dishes (banchan) that I could just eat on my own. And, as a matter fact, if you want to take them home, they have a refrigerator full of ready to go Banchan. We absolutely fell in love with the food and have been back multiple times trying different menu items. Not one bad thing on the menu! read more

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We got here at around 6:30 on Saturday and had to wait a bit since this is a smaller restaurant. We ordered the dakgalbi which was good 4/5. Nothing special but pretty good. The fried rice after was delicious as well. As another yelper recommended, I also recommend requesting for it to be mild since it can get a bit spicy if you aren't good handling spice. The cod fish with radish is 5/5. It isnt talked about enough but this was the favorite dish. The fish was so supple and delicious and the radish soaked up all the flavor. I highly recommend. Our party of 4 ordered 2 servings of dakgalbi and the cod with radish. It was perfect portion for all of us but if you eat more i would recommend ordering a bit more. A bit pricy but a solid place for homey korean food. read more

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I've been looking for a dakgalbi place in oc for the longest time and saw this place on yelp! We got two servings of dakgalbi as well as a seafood pancake. The dakgalbi was so flavorful and I loved the bokkeumbap that comes with it after. The seafood pancake was so crispy and paired well with the dipping sauce, also their side dishes were really good! They even sell side dishes to take home as well. We came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty busy! There was only one auntie working but she was super sweet and came by to check up on us often!! Will definitely come back soon read more

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The best chicken rib restaurant in OC. The staff are friendly and know what they are doing. Not many choices for good Dak Galbi here in OC - you would have to go to Ktown for that. But this place was really good. Don't forget to get the fried rice at the end. read more

Mhat Korean Restaurant - a pan of food on a stove - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

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The dakgalbi is amazing tastes better than chooncheon (area that is famous for dakgalbi in South Korea) 100% recommend. Come with atleast 3 people portions are big. Don't forget the fried rice at the end. read more

This is a really awesome place for dak galbi! They even stir the pot for you! So first, it's located inside a plaza and parking was relatively easy. I came to try the dak galbi but not really knowing what to expect. It comes with chicken and a lot of base ingredients like egg, potatoes, and spinach. I got extra rice cake because I love rice cake. Perhaps glass noodles or a side of rice would have also been good. Instead we opted to save the rice for fried sticky rice at the end and I'm so glad we did. The whole meal was delicious! It was also spicy! Thank goodness for water. I didn't know this but they will mix the dak galbi and any extras sides you ordered for you. The star of the show was the fried rice at the end. It was incredibly crispy and full of flavor. There was so much food we brought it back for leftovers. I absolutely love this place. I thought it was truly authentic and is now my go to spot for dak galbi. It's so delicious and really memorable. This is definitely a place worth taking a trip for. read more

Mhat Korean Restaurant - Dak Galbi - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

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I don't review, my first ever. Only because they deserve it. Was randomly called to knotts and stopped by this place on my way home. Don't come if grandma isn't ready for the side eye. Korean home cooking at its finest. Best meal of 2025, full stop. read more

Ordered squid stone bibimbab and kalbitang. Both extremely salty. Bibimbab sauce was spicy and salty but lacking flavor. Mom said it just tastes like gochujang. read more

Mhat Korean Restaurant - Abalone porridge, salty and tastes like msg but good - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

Came in here to just grab a quick dinner alone after work and saw they had something new! I usually come with my husband and always get the dakgalbi or intestine casserole but since it was just myself, needed something for a single person so went ahead and tried it. it's called the cheesy buldak, a dish where the buldak noodles originate from. You. A pick spice level on this dish so i asked for the spiciest they can do. Food came out on a big hot skillet plate. Cheese was bubbling, chicken was SPICY and flavorful. You can add extra toppings like the dak galbi. Comes with a side of fish and side dishes. Portion was great for a single person. Definitely would get again, maybe would try to add some thing next time like the ramen noodles mmm read more

A hidden treasure. A friend brought me here and now I am a big fan as well. Love fresh food they are serving. Authentic Korean home food. read more

Mhat Korean Restaurant - Hit by the fragrance first and then devoured. - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

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Must try Korean spot near Cypress! I used to come here all the time when I used to work in Cypress and always remember how delicious it was! You order the meal with chicken, rice cake, egg, veggies and more in the spicy korean sauce. It's like a Korean hot pot with stir fried chicken and they cook it for you! The best part is at the end when they make fried rice with the leftovers which tastes so good and you leave feeling so satisfied. The service is always so friendly and super quick! There might be a bit of a wait but it's worth it for authentic Korean food! read more

Recipe for a really good dinner: Dak Galbi Beer Soju And listen to the staff by getting the fried rice at the end. Definitely friendly service as they were patient with us and checked on us occasionally if we needed anything. But goodness, just go and try it out if you're looking for no-frills, comfort homey Korean food. read more

Mhat is definitely the best Korean restaurant I've tried in SoCal. Their flavor is just.. different, in a good way, of course. Their Al Jjigae(Spicy Pollock Roe Stew) and Bibimbap are all super tasty and in another level comparing to others. I need to admit that their price is on the expensive side considering the portion, and sometimes the serving speed is slow, despite their service is not bad at all. But I can't stop going back as they are just irreplaceable read more

I never knew I would like these spicy chicken casseroles but boy or they good. I'd suggest requesting mild spice if you can't handle spice. The second time I went, I forgot and it was too much to handle. The casserole comes with chicken, perilla, onions, boiled egg, rice cakes and I can't remember what else. You get to add on toppings like cheese, dumplings, noodle rooms, sweet potato, extra rice cakes. I promise the cheese is worth it. They bring the casserole out and cook it in from out you. You eat a good amount then they take it back mix rice into the remaining ingredients. Pro tip, ask for cheese topping for the rice. It helps to cut the spice but also cheese! I really like the rice part because it gets crispy at the bottom. read more

Mhat Korean Restaurant - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

"Mhat-Jip" translates to "Taste(y) House", with historical implications that the restaurant has become famous thanks to word-of-mouth. Well, the owner has named the place rather aptly, because what they have here is just about flawless. Dak Galbi (Stir-Fried Chicken) - 98/100 Mhat has an extensive menu, but this is what you come to Mhat for. The painstakingly balanced flavor of the sauce and the freshness of the chicken come together into an addictingly delicious broth. It's one of those entrees that get better and better the more you eat it. Udon noodles are a must - ramen and glass noodles are available, but Udon would be the superior choice for most. Cheese is optional, but highly recommended. The only odd thing I can think of is the (complimentary) boiled egg inside the entree. I'm not sure if it's a tradition or a Mhat-unique addition. I found it a clever if curious addition that adds to satiety. Portions will range from fair, satisfying, to generous, depending on how much you eat. I'm a 30-something male that eats more than the average, and I would rate it at satisfying. Make sure to save room (and some sauce) for the bonus stir-fried rice at the end. I rated Mhat's Dak Galbi at 98, but I myself can't say what the missing 2 would be. Doesn't really matter though, I'm still driving 10 miles one-way for this. (Bonus) Stir-Fried Rice - 94/100 After you are mostly done with the Dak Galbi, you can ask the server/cook to fry rice using the leftovers. They will take it to the back, and bring it back in a few minutes as a new dish. It's scrumptious, but possibly a victim of its originator's overwhelming luster. For me, the slightly reduced score is due to the strong flavor of the sesame oil, which is an understandable and necessary addition. Banchan (side dishes) - B Average Mhat also sells an extensive collection of side-dishes as take-out. I had the opportunity to try out around 6 (out of a possible 20~30ish), as some are served with the entrees. Overall, I felt that the Banchan is good, but not at the same heights as the Dak Galbi. Strong flavors (i.e. vinegar) are a little too strong, Kimchi tastes a little off, and the traditionally bland ones taste a little too bland. The service is attentive and kind. Pricing I would say is a bit high, but still reasonable, especially given the inflation. Turnaround time between ordering and table delivery could be a bit faster, but nothing undesirable. read more

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We love the pancake here and also the bulgogi and stew!! I forget which stew because we basically pointed to someone else's and said "gimme what they got"! Lol You'll love this place... lots to choose from. Enjoy read more

I've moved away but when I'm in the area, me and my family make a point to visit and order their dak Galbi. They started selling their banchans to take home. They make the BEST side dishes here. Especially the pickled radish one with a hint of hot Korean mustard, to die for. read more

My friend and I ended up here at Mhat last weekend after deciding that the food options at Knott's Summer Nights just didn't cut it for us. It's not far from the park; just over in La Palma, on the corner of Crescent and Moody. Lots of parking in the plaza - at least at the time we were there as the neighboring businesses were closed. Only businesses open were Mhat and the convenience store; I think it was a 7-11. At least that's what I can recall. We shared a Spicy RiceCake Casserole with Brisket. it's definitely too much for one person and enough for two, or maybe depending on the persons. See pics and videos - the staff comes out and prepped the dish for us over the hotplate. I saw others doing it for themselves however, it was nice of the staff to take care of us like that. It still hadn't gotten busy yet. Because when it got busy - the service definitely became less attentive. Not that we needed much, mainly refills of water (for her) and for me - Boricha. As for the food ... it wasn't bad. Enough brisket and ricecake for the two of us - probably not enough for more. Heat level - I would have liked it more spicy however, it probably would have killed my friend. As for the taste, if I were to return, I'd try something else. Not that it was bad - we pretty much killed the dish between the two of us. Not that it was that good - but because we were that hungry. Over all, for myself - it was okay. read more

Mhat Korean Restaurant - The Helicopter shot - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

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Only place to get Dak Galbi in OC! Been craving dak galbi since visiting Korea a couple years back and was so happy to find this place. The sweetest hapmoni (grandma) was so attentive and helpful. It's a mom and dad pop shop and they make you feel like family. The food was phenomenal and heartwarming. The dak galbi was perfectly seasoned and spicy. The seafood pancake has plenty of shrimp and octopus. So crispy! The banchan was homemade and tasted so fresh. Overall, will come back time and time again. Hot tip: get extra cheese! Save some for your fried rice at the end. read more

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AMAZING! I heard about this restaurant and knew I had to try it. So, on a Saturday late morning I drove over 2 hours (lots of traffic) to have lunch with some friends. This ending up being a trip to culinary delight! WOW! Amazing! Delicious! The dak galbi was super flavorful, had tons of chicken and the sides were perfect! I can't wait to go again....for me, it was worth every second of the drive! read more

Good food, very friendly Dak Galbi - tasty, basic, chicken, rice cakes, veggies. Good to share and go with rice Bulgogi - standard, tender, juicy and thinly cut. Good to share with the buddies Seafood pancake - loaded and crispy, a crowd pleaser as usual. Sauce lacked acidity but overall still good Banchan - kimchi was good but even better was the pickled daikon with horse radish!! It was soooooo good. We got 4 refills - yes it's that dang good. My friend took a box home to go. I would too if I lived in the area Service was very friendly, and consistent before AND after our Korean speaking friend arrived ( u know what I mean if you've dined at any K restaurant in cali that they treat you 10x better only if you have a Korean at your table) I'm glad we were all valued Overall this was a solid spot to meet up with friends for a family style dinner. Maybe I'll drop by before my flight back home to buy thre picked horseradish daikon read more

I LOVE KOREAN FOOD! I am not a huge kbbq person so I found this amazing restaurant while looking for some stew. I went with a friend the first time and I fell in love already with it! They have a spicy chicken stew that you can add cheese, noodles, dumplings for extra price of course and it's huge! You can definitely share this dish with 2-3 people. It's so delicious!!!!!! Their side dishes are also yummy! I brought my family back here and they also love it! My kids love their grilled fish options. My mom loves their fish egg stew (it's bomb seriously!!!) and I get their other stew dishes. My dad loves their beef soup and their fish stew also. I don't think we have tried anything here that we didn't enjoy. The best part for me is that they have mix purple rice. My kids favorite part is the ice cream in the end haha. Customer service is great! The ladies are very very very friendly! They are Very attentive even when it gets busy and trust me they get busy! So if you haven't been here, you are missing out! 8/11/19: Went again with my family (we have been here a few times but I wasn't able to review this place right away) and they have expanded their menu!!!! Awesome!!! I recommend their brisket casserole and you can get Medium, hot or extra spicy!!! PLS BE CAREFUL!!!! It's amazing!!!! But spicy haha the medium is already spicy but so delicious!!! I have more to explore from their menu. I'm excited!!! read more

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Minus one star for the slow service but food here is very comforting and the staff is nice. The variety here is just enough where you do not feel overwhelmed. I usually get the kimchi jiggae or the soft tofu stew. Can't wait to try their dishes that can serve up to 4 ppl. :) looks yummy and it seems like it is a go to for the locals. read more

A great place to grab Korean food. Impeccable service and food quality. A hidden gem.

It's a nice, quiet hole in the wall place. The kimchi jigae is delicious and the owner is super sweet. The Banchan is amazing as well.

Solid spot for some spicy chicken but the portion is so smallllllll. Best seafood pancake I tried at a restaurant so far. It's crispy and not a lot of batter compared to other places. I'd come back to try other dishes. read more

Spicy Steamed Agu This special dish should be there main dish at this restaurant. I first tried Spicy Steam Agu in Busan and fell in love with it. The fresh spicy flavor from the bean sprout gives the Agu a unique flavor you will be surprised with. The Agu fish has this unique flavor and texture non-like any other fish you have tried so far. The texture is quite soft and tender and doesn't break easy even though it is steamed and marinated in spicy sauce. I have tried spicy steamed agu in Beijing, Gongzhou, Seoul, Incheon, Busan, New York and Los Angeles and couldn't find the taste I had in Busan until I find this place. I noticed that the spicy steamed Agu is their special dish and it is not something they have all the time. I would highly recommend you give this spicy steamed Agu a try with a bottle of Soju. 1. Food 5/5 Simply amazing. As I have mentioned above. 2. Parking 4/5 Not too crowded but during busy time it will be packed 3. Service 5/5 They made the dish to our liking even if it was something they don't usually do. They even told us that the food will take a long time because they were so backed up and let the customer know in advance that the food will be coming out late. I love when the business owners are honest with their customers. This shows they are not all about money. They was the customer to have an amazing experience. Give it a try. read more

Mhat Korean Restaurant - Steam Agu - special dish. I ate everything else before I took a picture... - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

This review is about the female server who was extremely rude and clearly didn't want to work tonight. Their food is pretty good, dak galbi and bulgogi pot we got were delicious but this server just ruined everything. Went in with our baby (family of 3) and it all started when we asked for a highchair. We wanted the highchair towards the wall and when we moved it, she cussed thinking I wouldn't hear her. She didn't want the chair touching the wall so we asked and she approved us moving the table slightly but was still cussing at us. She was cussing in Korean and yes we were speaking Korean to her all the time. How rude. Ordered dak galbi for me and hubs and ordered bulgogi for the baby but she only gave settings for 2 only. Excuse me I ordered for 3? Had to ask her twice for another cup of water and a plastic spoon. Food came out, she barely said anything and was just mixing the food like she was angry at it the whole time, put the scoop down and said it's ready. Throughout our meal, we could tell she just wasn't in her mood to work. We've been here multiple times and it was our first time seeing her. Not sure if she's new or we just never saw her but won't be dining in if we see her again. read more

Their spicy chicken stew is out of this world! Definitely not something you can find in every Korean restaurant. The restaurant owner personally cooked our stew for us and made this amazing fried rice at the end with the leftover sauce, and it was amazing! Service is unparalleled! read more

Mhat Korean Restaurant - Fried rice at the end! - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

Good food and services, should try this Korean food, different from most bar barque Korean food