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    Mhat Korean Restaurant

    4.4 (353 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Soup, Noodles
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Daisy D.

    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.

    Dak Galbi with Udon
    Dave C.

    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.

    Menu 2/2025
    Sung J.

    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.

    Fried rice at the end of the meal
    Danni C.

    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

    Fried rice at the end
    Kanta K.

    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!

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    Joyce A.

    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.

    Dak Galbi
    Allison P.

    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!

    Jeyug bokk-eum - so delicious!
    Carrie N.

    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!

    Dak Galbi
    Karissa C.

    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.

    Kathy B.

    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

    Dak Galbi
    Emily L.

    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.

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    Peter P.

    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.

    Abalone porridge, salty and tastes like msg but good
    Olivia Y.

    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.

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    Most asian cooking includes MSG but studies have shown that there's no negative consequences to ingesting MSG. You can look it up yourself. There was a big scare a few years for really no reason at all, except for some racial bias.

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