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Misoolkwan OC

4.6 (1.8k reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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Kelsey K.

Quick, efficient, clean, yummy. Honestly couldn't have asked for more in a pub. Came on a Friday close to 11:30 PM and was sure there would be a wait for a party of 4, but nope! Thought we had lucked out but honestly, everyone working here is super efficient and vigilant. Ordered the stir fried pork belly, corn cheese pancake, and rose tteokbokki. Corn pancake was HUGE like a large pizza. Very thin but super gooey, actually couldn't get a grip on it with the tongs because it was falling apart. Ended up having a corn cheese pancake salad but it was still great. Rose tteokbokki was pretty weak in terms of flavor, friends that I came with agreed that the flavoring wasn't as strong as it usually was, and they're regulars here! Pork belly dish deserves its own paragraph. I mean... holy. The perfect mix of salt on the juicy, fatty (and generous!) pork belly slices, the slightly sweet and sour kimchi, and soft, roasted garlic. If you're getting one thing on the menu, let it be this! Had a muscat iced drink to share for the table, we subbed out maekgeolli for milk for a nonalcoholic option. They also offered yogurt as a substitute! Very strong on the muscat flavor and so refreshing. Overall, we were in and out in about 30 minutes. I didn't even see them pick up or give back the credit card, that's how fast they move. Will be back!

Vicki C.

Great spot for Korean pub vibes and late night drinks and eats. Must get the stir fried pork belly, galbijim (spicy braised beef ribs) and wings. Dishes were flavorful and hits the spot. The only issue I had was the service. We had a big party and our table was quite small for the amount of food we ordered. We tried to clear some space by moving the water and empty plates to an unoccupied table next to us. Our server was quite rude about it and told us to move everything back.

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Vy D.

Love a Korean eating and soju spot. A bit crowded and loud for dining. I had: 1. Pork belly in a pan 2. Corn pancake 3. Fish cake soup 4. Fried chicken

Stir Fried Pork belly
Bryan C.

Came here with friends, and first thing to note the location can be a bit confusing. It's on the top floor and connected to M BBQ next door, so just keep an eye out when you're trying to find it. Overall, the food is really good, especially if you're looking for something to pair with drinks. The stir-fried pork belly definitely stood out super flavorful and easily one of the best dishes we had. Pricing is on the higher side, but it feels reasonable for what you get. One downside is that when I went, a lot of beverage options weren't available, so just keep that in mind if you're going specifically for drinks. The ambience is very loud and dark, with projector screens inside, giving it more of a nightlife vibe than a casual dining spot. Service is decent you'll usually need to raise your hand or call out to get the staff's attention, especially when it's busy. Overall, a solid spot for food and drinks with friends, just be ready for the loud atmosphere and slightly higher prices.

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Dana T.

A classic spot to munch and catch up with friends! It can get crowded here so be prepared to wait since you have to go in person to put your name down, but the line moves pretty fast. I came with 3 other girls and halfway through our order, the server told us it might be too much..but we finished it lol. I love the spicy pork belly and kimchi dish here, especially with the garlic! The fries are always a classic appetizer and are crispy. The fried beef intestines were really good too; just be careful not to stuff it in your mouth asap and burn yourself like me! The cold noodles with raw beef was SOOO good and refreshing. It was nice to have it with all the other hot items. I really liked the noodles texture and all the beef and veggies paired perfectly together. The raw shrimp and salmon was also so delicious! The raw shrimp was a pleasant surprise and it tasted very fresh and good.

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Tracy N.

Fun place to go out with friends if you wanna chill, eat, and maybe drink a little bit. I think it's slightly on the more expensive side for food like this but I haven't been to too many Korean pubs around OC so I could be off. On weekends, the wait definitely can get pretty long so I would plan ahead for that Misoolkwan tteokbokki: 3/5 just a disclaimer I don't usually love tteokbokki in general. A lot of my friends liked this but I didn't love how strong the black pepper flavor was Stir fried pork belly: 5/5 I liked this a lot, especially because of the kimchi and garlic that came on the side We also got the cheese corn pancake which I liked a lot

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Kevin T.

Chris, the supervisor, is always rude to my table. He seems like he hates his job, idk why still work if his mindset doesn't want to work. I came here with the same group a couple months ago and was able to order alcohol, even though one of us was not of age yet. Service wasn't the greatest when the iPad was around to take orders. My group brought her younger brother this time, but won't let anyone else from the table order any beer or drinks even though the rest of us above 21+. This time there's no iPad, so that's good improvement. Which one is it? Make a decision. The wishy-washy mindset doesn't benefit anyone.

Jasmine L.

Vibes immaculate. Interior is just beautiful. And me? I felt like I teleported to Asia. I love restaurants that care about decor and I love it even more when it feels like I'm in Asia and not gooood ol' Amuuurica. I'm not a SoCal girlie so I was sweating like a rotisserie chicken here. Luckily, you can ask the waiter to turn the AC up and they'll actually do it? When my friend said he'll ask for me, I laughed and got embarrassed but then he actually got the job done so jokes on me I guess. We came only for a few drinks and a snack so we only ordered the Cheesy Corn Pancake and the Seafood Kimchi Pancake. Why didn't anyone tell me how biggggg these pancakes were?? I'm thankful we didn't order more because they were legit the size of a pizza. Both were good dishes but the Cheesy Corn Pancake felt like cheese with a side of corn. Bring your lactaid with this dish. Both dishes were a great size for $20 and this place was great to grab some soju with your friends.

Tracy N.

We came to Misoolkwan OC and overall had a really good experience. The place has a fun, lively vibe, more like a Korean pub style, so it's great for hanging out and sharing food. The staff was friendly and the service was fast. Our server (a girl, I didn't catch her name, but the receipt said Donnie) was very attentive and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. Every dish we ordered was big enough to share, which made it perfect for a group. The fried chicken was crispy and well seasoned, and the sizzling pork belly dish was really flavorful. My favorite was the oden with udon noodles, which was warm and comforting. Everything came out fresh and at a good pace. It does get a bit busy and loud, but that's part of the atmosphere. Overall, I would recommend this place if you're looking for good Korean comfort food with generous portions and a fun, casual vibe. Definitely a great spot for groups.

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Karen N.

misoolkwan is a great korean pub to eat and drink with your friends and family! everything we got was good, from the appetizers to the main entrees and to the drinks!! my party of 10 was seated outside under a tent and surrounded by heaters, and service was super fast and efficient, so we didn't feel any difference whether sitting inside or outside. favorite dishes & drinks: - stir fried pork & kimchi: perfectly cooked pork that melted in your mouth with every bite! eat it with the kimchi and garlic for the perfect bite !! i ate this one the most probably out of all the dishes - oden udon tang: i love how comforting this was! you can never go wrong with a hot udon soup with fishcakes, and i liked how the broth was slightly spicy for more flavor! - deep fried intestines: i didn't expect to like this so much because i'm not a big fan of intestines, but these were addictive! the batter was super crispy, and the intestines inside were soft and had a good chew. it went really well with the spicy mayo sauce and soy based sauce too! - yogurt makgeoli slush: i love makgeoli, yogurt, and slushies, so this was a great drink LOL other dishes: - corn pancake: definitely the most unique dish out of everything ordered! it's loaded up with corn and cheese and can get pretty heavy fast, but still yummy and worth a try! - kimchi pancake: good and standard kimchi pancake, nothing too crazy about it - sweet & spicy bone in chicken: pretty standard korean fried chicken with a sweet & spicy sticky sauce - garlic chicken: veeery garlicky and good - truffle fries: can never go wrong with truffle fries! perfectly crispy and seasoned well - high ball (muscat & lemon): i originally got the muscat flavor and wasn't a big fan of the artificial green grape flavor as someone who loves green grape. i swapped with my cousin for her lemon one and liked it a lot more!

Stir-Fried Pork Belly & Kimchi, Stir-Fried Beef Brisket and Mung Bean Sprouts with Udon
Kiana L.

Came here after a concert and I'm really glad we did because Misoolkwan is such a great late night spot. I love that they stay open late since it's not always easy to find good food after events. We ordered the Stir-Fried Pork Belly & Kimchi ($28) and the Stir-Fried Beef Brisket and Mung Bean Sprouts with Udon ($31+ with the udon added). The pork belly was honestly amazing. It was super tender and practically melted in your mouth, and the kimchi added the perfect balance of savory and slightly tangy flavor. The portion size was also really generous. The three of us shared it and it was still plenty of food. The beef brisket and mung bean sprouts dish was another standout. Adding udon to it was such a good idea because the noodles soaked up all the flavorful sauce. The brisket was tender, the mung bean sprouts added a really nice crunch, and together it made the dish feel really balanced and satisfying. Every bite had a lot of flavor and the noodles made it even more filling. The server was really sweet and helpful, which made the experience even better. The place itself has a very lively pub atmosphere. The music is definitely loud, but it makes sense since it is a pub and the energy matches the environment. People were talking, laughing, and enjoying their night, which made the whole place feel fun and energetic. It's also pretty spacious, but still packed with people which says a lot about how good the food is. Overall, it's a great late night spot with delicious food and a lively atmosphere, and I would definitely come back again.

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Rebecca W.

This is your classic Korean gastropub located on the 3rd floor at The Source! The outside was a little confusing, because they share a "building" with a different KBBQ place. We came around 6:30 on a Thursday and didn't have to wait at all. Service was fast and friendly. There were 6 of us, and we ordered a bunch of things to share for the table. My favorites were definitely the Spicy Gopchang stew and the Garlic Fried Chicken Wings. The other things we got, like the Seafood Pancake and Rose Tteokbokki, were just fine to me. Their barley tea water was peak tho! A great place for a group if you're in the area for some casual pub-by korean food!

Andrew C.

Came here for dinner on a Saturday evening at around 630p. Took a little bit to find where the restaurant was but thanks to yelp pictures, at least i knew it was on the "top/3rd floor". It was kind of "hidden" in a corner. Restaurant was full and lots of people waiting outside. When I had put my name on the list, the hostess asked if we'd be ok with sitting outside. With the weather being decent, we just opted for whatever be fastest and agreed to outside seating. After waiting for maybe 20min, we were seated inside and was was seemingly a randomly made table on the side. Decor was quite unique. Old style Korean design with like a pocha-like layout seating. What's unique about this restaurant is there seems to be no "designated" server for a certain area, so you just can flag anyone down. Also, on the menu, it states "A 10% fee will be added to your bill. This is not a gratuity or tip. We are a no-tipping restaurant. The fee is revenue that is not segmented or designated in any way. it is taxed according to state law and is used to fund maintain all operations. PLEASE, NO TIPPING." Kind of weird but sure. Upon seating, a waiter brought 3 small pitcher's of barley tea/water and utensils/plating. Then we flagged someone to order food MISOOLKWAN TTEOK-BOKKI - Served in a metal container/bowl. Decent amount of fish cake, a few whole eggs, a few fried mandu. Sauce is a little thin but flavor was good. There is also ramyeon in this as well. ODEN UDON TANG (was supposed to be for the kiddo but no one noticed the smol chili next to the item that showed it being 'spicy' oops?) - Served on a butane stove to keep hot. LOTS of fish cake/oden. Mildly spicy because i think they put gochujang in the soup/broth. Wished there was more udon BONE-IN FRIED CHICKEN - Whole fried chicken cut into pieces served with pickled radish. Good portion and flavor DEEP FRIED BEEF INTESTINE - This was surprisingly the BEST item we had gotten. Never had "deep fried intestine" in a korean place before so this was a "gamble" but definitely won. I think its small beef intestine (gopchang), cut into pieces like popcorn chicken and fried. Served with slices of fresh jalapeno on top, with a side of pickled onion/chili sauce like youd get for dipping with like... seolleongtang and another creamy/mildly spicy sauce (that we all used) Unfortunately, they dont have Cass on draft/tap so i ordered a bottle of Cass instead, since it was only 2 of us drinking anyway. Matched so well with the deep fried beef intestine and bone-in fried chicken !! Ambiance is quite noisy already from just background music and people chatting but at around 8p, they dim the lights and start blasting music and playing music videos. Luckily it was near the end of our meal so we had left shortly after that started. I'd come back for that DEEP FRIED BEEF INTESTINE again ! Never really figured out where that "outside" seating was but we think it's the same management as the KBBQ place next door? or maybe upstairs, per yelp pictures?

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Hi, we're celebrating a dear friend's 50th bday there, can we bring a cake to use?

Yes! We can store it for you and provide plates, lighter, utensils. You will be responsible for cutting and lighting!

Is restaurant tip free?

No. There's an automatic gratuity fee.

Are reservations required?

No. The non bbq side does not offer reservations. It is first come first served.

Is there outdoors eating? Is is dog friendly?

Only Friday and Saturday they have outdoor seating

Do you do take out?

Yes we can prepare to go Misoolkwan menu! But we do not delivery, You can do pick up:)

Do you accept reservations for larger parties?

Unfortunately due to limited capacity we do not take reservations indoors, but for weekends if you send us a DM on instagram we may be able to accomodate outdoors

Dogs allowed on patio?

Yes, if service dog you can bring to indoor seat as well:) but out door table doesn’t have bbq grills.

Are you open on new years?

Hi Jimmy N., We will be open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Hope to see you… Read more

What are your hours for Nye?

Hello, Our operating hours will remain unchanged. For prompt responses, please email us at… Read more

Hi are you open on new years eve? And what are the hours?

Yes we are

What time do you guys open? There's a different time listed on every website.

Hello, Our store hours are as follows:… Read more

Do they accept apple pay?

Yes

What is the max amount of people a table can have (10 ppl)?

Gyatt

Are there vegetarian options?

Very limited but you can get the pancakes without seafood or just the corn cheese, or you can get the teboki without meat. That's about it....

What is the table water? Its super delicious?

If I'm not mistaken, it's either a corn or barley tea.

Do you have Vegan options?

no.

Are you open for lunch on Friday? Thanks.

no. It's a bar.

Do they ID at the door or can people go just to eat?

I've never been IDed. I see kids coming in and eating with family.

Do you take reservation?

Walk-ins only. Get in the queue early!

Can i bring my baby with me there?

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