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    4.8 (1.4k reviews)
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    Brisket
    Maya D.

    We went here for lunch on a Sunday. We went around 11:30am and didn't expect it to be so busy that early but there was already a 30-40 min wait. I didn't know they had a Yelp waitlist or I would've used that. The restaurant is very clean and bright and had great ventilation for all of the grills. Our server was very helpful and friendly and did all the cooking for us. We ordered the combo for 3 people and added the cold spicy bibim naengmyeon noodles. Our server wasn't sure if we would like them as we'd never had them before and told us that it was a bit of an acquired taste. He brought us some mustard and vinegar in squirt bottles to add to it as needed. It was during the October heat wave when it was 105 degrees out so he said they were extra busy because they are known for this cold noodle dish. I can understand why because it was delicious! It was spicy, tangy, slightly sweet and very refreshing on such a hot day. I will go back someday just for that noodle dish! Our meat came with many side dishes- pickled cucumber, kimchi, pasta salad, pickled broccoli, some baby greens, green salad, bean sprouts & japchae plus all the sauces. Our combo also came with a steamed egg and a bowl of tofu soup which I really loved. He asked if we wanted rice so we took him up on that. A bowl of the tofu soup and that rice on a cold day would be amazing! Our server came and expertly grilled everything for us. He also expeditiously replaced any of the rice wrappers or side dishes we wanted more of. We also got a mung bean pancake which was crunchy and yummy and came with a separate dipping. We had very little left to pack up when we were done but we were given containers for whatever we wanted to take home. I thought everything was super fresh & tasty and I thought it was reasonably priced. I really enjoyed this restaurant for Korean bbq and would love to return again soon.

    Diana L.

    MO RAN GAK #1 KBBQ!!!! My fav fav kbbq in all of SoCal. Combo A + mul & bibimbap naengmyeon for 2 people is chef's kiss. We frequent Mo Ran Gak at least once a month for date night, and it is my favorite tradition. All of the sides are so good, and they're seasonal, so they'll change off from time to time. They're very generous with rice paper, which I loveeeee. Their seafood pancake is also the best. Every person I've brought to mo ran gak has returned on their own. The best!!!

    Spicy cold noodle
    Jeffrey L.

    Started our Disneyland trip here when we got into town for dinner. We ordered the small wagyu combo that was perfect for 2 of us and a baby. We also ordered galbitang (beef short rib soup) and spicy cold noodles. The presentation and service was top tier. We genuinely didn't wait long to be seated and the all the food came out timely. They cooked each meat for us and allowed us time to eat the meats before started the next cut of wagyu. Meat was melt in your mouth a1 quality!! They also cut up the short rib in the galbitang which I thought was amazing as our baby surely wouldn't hold up a whole short rib to eat haha. The spicy cold noodle was very flavorful with a light spice. We had gone to the other location and both are consistent in all they do! Will be sure to come back!

    Anna W.

    Came here for the Korean cold noodles, and they did not disappoint! There was a waitlist, but it went by pretty quickly. I liked the bibim naengmyeon more than the regular naengmyeon. I didn't realize that one order of the noodles also came with a smaller side of cold noodles, so we ended up with 4 bowls of noodles . But overall, this place is really affordable for the noodles. The inside is clean and spacious, with plenty of seating. The servers were attentive and even gave us recommendations on how to mix the noodles. I definitely want to come back and try the KBBQ next time!

    Tracey P.

    Very clean place with very nice and friendly staff that prepares the meals for you. I only got to try the brisket and pork combo for 2 people since it was just me and my friend but would love to come back and try their other menu combos and entrees as well :) would go with a bigger group next time to sample all the other cuts of meat. Slightly pricey but it's def the quality that makes it that way. Would come back just to also try their sides as well if not into bbq. They have a wide variety of selection to try too. I did go during off hours at 3pm for a late lunch so there wasn't a wait for us.

    Cold Noodle w/ Spicy Noodle extra bowl
    Jenna H.

    Mo Ran Gak is the restaurant equivalent of a relationship I refuse to quit: the wait tests me, the bill humbles me, and yet I keep crawling back... usually after working a weekend open house (realtor life), hungry enough to make financially questionable decisions. Their naengmyeon (cold noodles) is hands-down one of my favorites. The noodles have exactly the right chew...springy, satisfying, and never doing rubber-band cosplay. They arrive perfectly arranged in a beautifully balanced, icy-cold broth with Asian pear, thinly sliced radish, cucumber, and egg. Now for the most important public-service announcement in this review: eat the cold noodles with the galbi. It's one of those genius combos Korean people discovered works well. Morangak gives you a complimentary sample bowl so you can taste the spicy noodles or vice versa. The Kalbi /Cold Noodle combo is great! But I splurge and order the saeng galbi (the unmarinated short rib) because its just superior quality. Is it pricey? Yes... is it worth it? YES! The portion usually becomes two meals for me, which means this is technically meal prepping and therefore a responsible financial decision. I'm a frequent customer and often grab seng-galbi to-go after my weekend open houses. The lines can be completely unhinged, so visit during off-hours unless "waiting indefinitely while smelling grilled meat" is one of your favorite hobbies. Come for the excellent Korean BBQ. Stay for the naengmyeon. Then put them together and briefly forget every problem you've ever had.

    Jef H.

    Went to celebrate my son's birthday. Parking was full but I managed to find a nice spot. There is a kiosk to add your party to the waitlist. We were behind an elderly Korean woman who was having difficulty. My son stepped in and helped her. He even changed the language to Korean. It was going to be a 50~60 minute wait. We went to AR market to shop and kill time, then went to Paris Baguette. We saw others from Mo Ran Gak waiting there too! The front area was crowded, as was the dining room. We ordered a non-marinated beef plate because it was much cheaper. A waitress will come and cook the meat for you - which was very convenient. The food was good, and it was nice to try something different...

    Chador
    Wonjin U.

    The meat quality is so good. You have to try their bibimnaengmyeon with their meat. It's a great combo.

    Queena T.

    We came at 8:50 and got put on the last wait-list. We got seated at 9:30. So everything was rushed. From ordering to them cooking and serving. They were efficient though And the food was delicious! It was a hectic busy restaurant, like most kbbq places with lots of families and people eating and shouting. Super lively in there. The space was tight when they lay out the meat on the side of the table so walking through, I could see the servers struggling a bit. We came for the cold noodles but had to get the meat! Hands down, delicious food so we'll try to come earlier to eat so it doesn't have to be rushed.

    Lucy L.

    Quality meats with excellent service and chefs in a hospitable and beautiful environment. We waited about 1 hour and 10 minutes on a Saturday evening for a table for the four of us. Time went by pretty quickly since we did a little grocery shopping at the Korean supermarket in the same plaza. There are many menu options. We chose the combination C which included beef brisket, beef short rib, pork collar, chicken, thinly sliced short ribs, tofu stew, steamed egg, and a bottle of soju. And a large plate of fresh salad. We were given a complimentary pancake which was nice. The exhaust hood gets pulled down over the meat during grilling and pulled back up in between. All the meats were tender, flavorful, and lean and cooked to perfection. Unlimited refills on side dishes (kimchee, bean sprouts, cut apples with sauce, rice sheets, soy black beans, etc). It was an enjoyable and relaxing meal. Well worth the wait and dining experience.

    Seafood pancake slice
    Hanah L.

    If you want legit Korean food, go where all the older Korean people are eating. It's simple, no-frills Korean food, but honestly some of the best-tasting Korean food in OC. The brisket is always my favorite, and you have to get the seafood pancake to share. It's unbelievably flaky and crispy--I haven't had a Korean seafood pancake quite like it anywhere else. The mool naengmyun is also the best! And I love that with each full order, they give you a complimentary mini one, which is perfect for sharing or getting a little taste if you didn't order your own. The service is always so kind and attentive too. Jack took care of us this time and was awesome! I've also been to the Garden Grove location, and I'm impressed by how consistent the food and service are no matter which location you visit. Definitely come early to join the waitlist ahead of time because it gets BUSY. There's a reason for the wait. One of my absolute favorite Korean restaurants in OC!

    Kbbq, Korean cold noodles

    Amazing food and amazing service!! The best place to get Korean cold noodles (buy one get one free!) and all the meat we ordered was great quality. Our server Jason was very attentive and cooked all our meat perfectly. 10/10 would come regularly!

    Kristin L.

    service super friendly everyone is so nice for as busy as it always it, side dishes, meat quality was 10/10 Just like the Garden Grove OG location but so glad they're here in Fullerton now!

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    Is there any lunch specials?

    No they don't, but their prices are similar to other restaurants lunch prices

    Did they stop providing the anchovy side dish for a starter? Bummed if this is the case didn't get it last night T_T

    Not sure but pretty sure Korean side dishes are almost always seasonal to an extent

    Can I purr my name on Waiting list?

    I'm almost certain you need to add your name in person. Many people wait in their cars if it's a long wait.

    I'm visiting from East Coast and short on time. Is there a way to make a reservation or do we just sign in at the location? Is Yelp sign in available?

    Don't think you can sign in online. If you can then it'll probably be a long wait on a weekend. Would recommend ~5pm or before

    Do you do take out? Thank you.

    Yes, we do take out orders!

    Are you open on new year day?

    Hello Emily, yes, we are open on New Year day. see you soon!

    Will mo ran gak be open on Christmas Day?

    Hello Edwin, Morangak will be closed on Christmas Day. Thank you.

    Are you able to make a reservation?

    Hello Denis, I'm sorry but we don't take reservations.

    How much is unlimited bbq for 2 people mostly beef brisket, thin slicedpork's belly and seafood with steamed egg? Thank?

    I don't think they have unlimited, but the combo set for two people is def enough

    Do you have gluten free options?

    Yes, we have gluten-free options available. Our fresh meats are gluten-free, and some of our soups and rice dishes can also be made gluten-free. Just let us know when you order and we’ll help you choose the right items. Thank you!

    Do they have the bone broth pots at the tables?

    No more bone broth 😢

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