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    Misoolkwan OC

    4.6 (1.8k reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Ann Ne P.

    Had an amazing night at Misoolkwan OC! Located inside The Source, this spot brings such a fun and authentic Korean pub vibe that instantly makes you feel like you're stepping into a retro pocha in Korea. One of my favorite dishes was the soy-marinated salmon. The salmon was incredibly fresh, buttery, and packed with flavor. Paired with rice and seaweed, it was easily one of the highlights of the meal. We also ordered the pork dishes and tteokbokki, and everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were bold, comforting, and perfect for sharing with friends. The atmosphere is what makes this place even more special. The retro Korean décor, neon lights, and lively energy create the perfect late-night hangout spot. Whether you're grabbing dinner, drinks, or just catching up with friends, the ambiance is fun, cozy, and full of personality. The service was friendly and attentive throughout the night, and the food came out quickly despite how busy the restaurant was. If you're looking for great Korean comfort food, a chill atmosphere, and a unique dining experience in Orange County, Misoolkwan OC is definitely worth a visit. I'll absolutely be coming back for the soy-marinated salmon and tteokbokki!

    Fried chicken
    Shannon T.

    We came here on a Wednesday night and it was still surprisingly popping! I was craving something soupy and my boyfriend wanted fried chicken. I ordered the gopchang hot pot and my boyfriend got fried chicken. The portion sizes are generous and we struggled to finish everything, but everything was very delicious! The gopchang was cleaned very well; I've never had it in soup and usually prefer it grilled and crispy. I was very pleasantly surprised by it and really enjoyed the dish. The interior is a vibe and when it got later in the night, they dimmed the lights and started playing DPR Ian and Big Bang on the TV. Service was unfort a little slow and it took a while to get our food.

    Michelle C.

    Local place in the source in Buena Park. The inside decor is fantastic and the vibes are amazing. The food is all great and more like family style. The service is okay, and very fast. We got the pork belly with kimchi and the rose tekboki. Both were fantastic. The flavor was there and was delicious. We will come back here again soon

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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

    Pork belly with tomato paste Kim chi, jalapeño and garlic
    Vina T.

    Went around 6pm and there wasn't much of a wait. I got the pork belly and cheese corn pancake. The pork belly came with a side garlic and oddly tomato tasting Kim chi. I asked the waiters/hostess if there was tomato sauce in the Kim chi? They said yes but went to ask the guys in the back and one replied "no there is no tomato sauce, do you not know what's in Kim chi" to the hostess. So I ate more of it and thinking, there is really tomato paste in this LOL. I looked up the yelp reviews while I was eating and literally so many reviews about the Kim chi having tomato paste. I'm so screwed, I have a pretty bad tomato sensitivity lol. Food 3/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Service 2/5 Wait time 5/5

    Spicy cold soup with raw beef comes with one thin noodle
    Ivy W.

    Came here for a friend's bday. I don't drink so I just got the spicy cold noodles($32). It was good. Note: It's a pub so everything is overpriced so if you're broke, go elsewhere. It's pretty lively and has a nice environment if you want to just chill and drink with your friends. The service was pretty good as well even though they were busy on a Saturday night.

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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!

    kimichi seafood pancake
    Nicole A.

    Came here on a Saturday night around 5:30pm and was seated immediately for a party of two. The barley water they serve is on the sweet side, so I didn't really enjoy that, but the food was great. They tell you to flag down servers for anyone you want, meaning that no one will come to check in on you, which is fine but it can definitely get a bit hectic. We didn't wait for a long time at any point, however. The food is a bit pricey, but the portions are large. The most generous is the kimchi seafood pancake which was the size of a medium pizza. Split amongst 2 people, this was more than enough food, and it was really good! I do wish the rose ttebboki had more rice cake in it. I would like to check out other pochas in the area, especially since this one is a bit hard to get to being in a shopping mall, but solid food and experience.

    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.

    fried beef intestine
    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

    Fried intestine
    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.

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    Keylee L.

    Decent place for a late night with the group. My party of 14 was sat almost no wait on a Sunday night. Drinks and food came out very fast. I didn't like how the seafood and corn pancakes were extremely soft, you couldn't pick a slice up with it falling apart. The 4-5 fried chicken orders was probably the best thing to get for a large group.

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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?

    Yes~

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    I absolutely loved this place! My friend had her graduation dinner here and it was the most fun…read moreI've had in a long time. The atmosphere was amazing, the staff were SOOOO FRIENDLY, food was tasty and there was a photobooth in the back! Such a great place for drinking and bar food. Food we had: Sweet and spicy chicken 8/10 Soy garlic chicken 7/10 Fried chicken gizzard 10/10 Bossam 8/10 Kimchi fried rice 7/10 Rose tteokbeokki 7.5/10 Overall the food was great! Especially paired with beers and soju I'd recommend this to anyone in the area. I am so happy this place is in my area!

    After last night I was ready to just write this place off and move on. Then I checked my bank…read morestatement today and saw that my tip had been increased by $10 after the fact. That is where this crosses from bad service into outright shady behavior. We came in as a group for dinner and the experience was mediocre at best. The restaurant was so dark we had to ask for additional lamps, which didn't even stay on. The service button at the table didn't work, so we repeatedly had to flag down the two servers. Water refills were forgotten. Basic attentiveness was missing. Nothing about the service justified anything beyond "okay." Our server eventually replenished our onions and broth, and perhaps that single "heroic" act went to her head- because after we paid and were already heading to our car, she ran out after our group. Our server, ASHLEY ran out to the parking lot to tell me my total was incorrect. I had accidentally written $170 instead of $178 due to a minor handwriting error. Understandable- so I corrected it immediately. That should have been the end of it. But it wasn't. She then had the audacity to question why her tip was "only 7%." I told her the service was just okay and we left. No argument, no scene- but it was already inappropriate and unprofessional to confront customers about their tip in the first place. What's completely unacceptable is what happened next. The finalized charge posted as $188- not the corrected $178. That means she added an extra $10 to my tip without my consent. Let's be clear: that is not a "mistake," that is altering a signed receipt and helping yourself to someone else's money. For context, my intended tip was $14.95- about 10% of the subtotal. More than fair for the level of service we received. Tips are optional, not owed and certainly not something a server gets to revise after the fact because they feel entitled to more. This was downright tacky, dishonest, and a complete breach of trust. I have already filed a dispute with my bank as I have a picture of what I signed before leaving the restaurant and I strongly recommend others check their receipts carefully and document it before leaving as well. But if you are smart, you would avoid an establishment that employs such an abhorrent server with no integrity or shame. Do better.

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    We found really good BBQ place here..Pork BBQ with soy seasoning, Pork belly and most of food were great with excellent service.
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    Surprisingly, I've never been to a speakeasy locally (only when traveling!) and this experience…read moregenuinely made me feel like I was somewhere far away. The space is hidden and intimate, and once you're inside, it really does feel exclusive in the best way. It adds to the whole experience and makes it feel like a true escape. The food was fresh and thoughtfully prepared, and they were also accommodating with our dietary restrictions, which I really appreciated. Overall, such a fun and memorable night. Definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time -- it's a small space with only 30 spots and fills up quickly.

    Been wanting to try this place ever since it opened and finally got the chance to do so…read more Located at the packing district, expect to park hella far away or prepare to valet. Not sure if reservations are required, but this speakeasy is pretty tiny so I can't imagine it can accommodate walk ins. We had a reservation for 8pm on a Friday night. The door is very well hidden, I thought it'd be in a basement around the corner or something. The space is really small, so big groups are not advised. I had the niña fresa, a strawberries and creme type drink. Delicious! If you like sweet drinks, otherwise do not get it. I had the Saturn afterwards. Still a little sweet, but mostly sour. The server came by to say that we only had 25 min left, so we hurriedly ordered a last drink. But when he delivered it, it magically became 5 min! I chugged my drink and was ushered out the door. Overall it was pretty nice but I didn't enjoy having to rush at the very end.

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    Where do I even begin? Rock and Brews in Buena Park delivered an absolutely unforgettable…read moreexperience for our son's special celebration, and we could not be more grateful to the entire Rock n Brew's Buena Park team that supported our event for making it happen. During the planning phase, General Manager Mike's experience was extremely helpful when we shared what we envisioned for the party. He advised us where to set up the sections for food, a photo booth, the satellite bar, gift/message table, and where to place the tables that were in front of the stage for our hired entertainment (singer and DJ). We reserved the beach outdoor patio which can have up to 200 people, stage and dance area and TVs to project photos. From the moment we arrived, besides Mike, Kelly was also onsite and the point of contact for our event and was available during the event. The service was nothing short of exceptional. Servers Raelyn and team were attentive, personable, and went above and beyond to ensure a successful event. My husband and I were able to enjoy the party alongside our family with our family and friends. Our event was held during Memorial Day weekend when a chemical leak occurred in Garden Grove and Mike worked closely with us to address our concerns, kept us informed every step of the way regarding any potential impact to the Buena Park location (which, thankfully, was never affected) and made sure every detail we outlined in the layout of the event was in place. His professionalism and steady reassurance transformed what could have been a stressful situation into a seamless and joyful evening. The ambiance was lively, festive, and absolutely ideal for our crowd. And the food? Our guests could not stop raving about it. Everyone agreed it far surpassed typical bar food. The sliders were a massive hit, the pizza was devoured within minutes and generous in portion and incredible in flavor -- had everyone going back for seconds. Multiple guests approached us throughout the night just to compliment the food, which says everything. That night at Rock and Brews in Buena Park will forever be a cherished core memory for our family and friends. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our son's college graduation celebration so incredibly magical! If you're looking for a stress-free venue for your next event, Rock and Brews in Buena Park delivers on every level. Great food, amazing staff and a fun, relaxed atmosphere - they truly check all the boxes for an exceptional celebration!

    My first time here today on Memorial Day!!! My sis found this on Yelp and decide to try it!!…read more I will like to start of by saying that I really adore the decor here!!! Like it's so insane!!! It's like walking into a Rock n' Roll hall of fame museum or something. It's very spacious inside and very vibrant!!! They play rock n' roll videos on their big screens and have all the major bands all over!! Very good vibe to come for brunch and large parties. They even have a nice outdoor seating area. The food that I ordered was good too! I had the Asian flavored wings, bbq chicken salad, and chocolate brownie sundae to share. The food for me was pretty decent!!! The wings were so bomb and fresh!!! The happy hour red cabineret wine was also good!! The service was actually outstanding here!!! The hostess was very nice and sweet, she helped out the whole time and let us move from the seat we didn't want to sit at. Also, our server Ray was just amazing!!! Very nice and personable. She recommended good things to eat off the menu. Thanks for that!!! The manager Ed was also really nice and was the best!!! He was super cool and very down to earth!! Exceptional customer service is def here at Rock & Brews!! I will come back here for sure !!! They have happy hour everyday and really good menu. I recommend here! -Marshay D.

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    Well worth the wait…read more Sojuya is a casual Korean spot with a lot of great comfort food options. The setting is informal and outdoorsy and from the looks of it is a great options for groups and friends.

    My friends and I used to go to Izakaya Sojuya all the time when we were in high school. We weren't…read moreold enough to drink obviously, but we'd always get the skewers and okonomiyaki. After we graduated, we promised to have a little reunion here as adults when we were old enough to drink. This little reunion happened recently. My little sister, who is 17, knew I was meeting my friends for dinner and asked if she could come. Since I knew we would be drinking, I called the restaurant ahead of time to ask if she could sit with us since she wouldn't be drinking. They said no. If we were drinking, she couldn't be there. I thought it was unfortunate, but I told my sister she couldn't come to dinner with us. But what was really annoying is that after we ordered alcohol, our server didn't card us. I went out of my way to uninvite my sister because they said she couldn't be there, and they didn't even check. I thought it was a dumb rule in the first place, but it was really annoying that they didn't even enforce it after I went out of my way to ask. The pork belly skewers were really good. I can see why we used to come all the time as kids. Smoky and crispy. There's a big super traditional looking grill at the front of the restaurant, so I guess they're super serious about their skewers. The okonomiyaki was good too. We decided to try the rose tteokbokki since it was a new menu item, but we were unimpressed. There were barely any toppings inside. We also got the steamed squid, but I thought it was a bit overcooked. We might've stayed a little longer, but the sight of a cockroach climbing on our table sent a chill down our spines. We told a server that we saw a cockroach, but she just stared at us blankly and walked away without doing anything. After that, we had serious issues about the perceived cleanliness of the restaurant and left immediately.  I'm disappointed. In the end, I didn't get the warm and fuzzy nostalgic feeling I was yearning for. I think there were several interactions with the workers that they could have handled better. I cleared my little side quest, so I don't think I have a reason to ever return.

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