I love what the new ownership has done with this familiar Korean eatery. It has been transformed…read moreinto one of the area's premier destinations for authentic Korean comfort food, embracing the traditions of slow-cooked, homestyle recipes passed down through generations. Every dish reflects a dedication to Korean culinary heritage, arriving at the table bubbling, sizzling, and steaming with irresistible aromas. Step inside and you are welcomed by the comforting scent of toasted sesame, simmering garlic, and richly fermented broths that instantly make you feel at home. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and unpretentious, capturing the feeling of gathering around a family dinner table. The menu celebrates soulful Korean classics with bold fermented flavors, slow-simmered stews, casseroles, salad wrap combinations, noodle dishes, and grilled fish, alongside shareable favorites like Korean chive pancakes, seafood pancakes, and abalone porridge. Every meal begins with one of the best complimentary spreads of banchan in town. The assortment is vibrant, tangy, spicy, and refreshingly diverse, featuring dishes that are increasingly difficult to find at many Korean restaurants. Our table included a variety of namul (seasoned vegetables), steamed eggplant, creamy Korean potato salad, japchae, and wonderfully fresh kimchi. Each side dish provided its own balance of flavor and texture while perfectly complementing both steamed rice and the main courses. **Dwaeji Bossam (Steamed Pork with Napa Cabbage) + Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew) Combo, plus banchan - $45.99** The bossam showcases beautifully prepared pork belly that is incredibly moist, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth rich without any unwanted pork odor. Thin slices of pork are elegantly arranged like ribbons and served alongside an impressive assortment of accompaniments: spicy julienned radish kimchi (musaengchae), sliced raw garlic, fresh jalapeños, ssamjang (sweet and savory fermented soybean chili paste), saeujeot (salted fermented shrimp), carrot and cucumber sticks, crisp green leaf lettuce, and blanched napa cabbage for wrapping. Every condiment serves a purpose. The crunchy radish kimchi cuts through the richness of the pork with bright acidity and spice. The saeujeot delivers an intensely savory burst of umami, while the ssamjang contributes a balanced combination of sweetness, heat, and fermented depth. Wrapped together inside fresh lettuce or tender napa cabbage, every bite becomes an explosion of contrasting textures and harmonious flavors. The accompanying doenjang jjigae is equally satisfying. The fermented soybean paste creates a deep, aged savoriness that is rich yet mellow, supported by anchovy stock, garlic, and just enough heat from sliced jalapeños. A slightly thickened broth envelopes silky tofu, tender zucchini, onions, and potatoes, creating one of Korean cuisine's most comforting stews. **Eun Daegu Jorim (Braised Black Cod) - $48.99** The braised black cod is another standout. Buttery, flaky pieces of fish are gently simmered in a glossy reduction that perfectly balances savory, sweet, spicy, and umami flavors. Thick chunks of radish slowly absorb the rich braising liquid until they become almost as satisfying as the fish itself. Just before serving, the dish is finished with freshly diced green onions that contribute brightness and a subtle bite to this deeply comforting classic. Service deserves special recognition. Every member of the staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. My family felt immediately at ease from the moment we walked through the door. The servers anticipated our needs before we even had to ask, quietly refilling water glasses and clearing finished plates with thoughtful timing. What impressed me most was the kindness they showed my mother, treating her with genuine warmth, sincere compliments, and the type of hospitality that made us feel less like customers and more like welcomed guests in someone's home. This restaurant beautifully showcases everything that makes Korean comfort food so beloved: slow-cooked recipes made entirely from scratch, deeply flavorful stews, generous portions, exceptional banchan, and heartfelt hospitality. Between the authentic homestyle cooking, robust flavors, and caring service, it has quickly become one of the finest places in the area to experience the warmth and comfort of traditional Korean cuisine.

There are so many Korean food choices around Cerritos and La Palma adjacent areas…read more Nearly all have a specific type of food preparation different from each other. This location has served cold noodle soup (mulnaengmyun) all the years we have come. The most recent owner is also female, and her kitchen and front end staff are all female. By far, this serves the best cold noodle soup and thin chewy buckwheat noodles. The hot summer days certainly bring in a crowd! The side dishes or banchan change frequently, my favorites are the tomato and apple, onion and parsley plus the house made kimchi. Occasionally they have the white or non spicy kimchi which is so delicious and refreshing. We often get the combo cold noodle with beef bulgogi (thin sliced marinated beef) or kalbi (LA style short rib sliced across and marinated then grilled). Love the bossam plate :boiled pork belly served with vegetables for wrapping. Also good is the marinated chicken & veggie wraps combo. The gamjeatang or pork spare rib spicy stew if full of tender pork and stewed vegetables, that I feel is a healthy alternative to the grilled meats. The boochoo neon (I hope I spelled that correctly) or chive pancake is done so well here: tender and crispy on the edges. Great for sharing as an appetizer. They also have a barley dish that is mostly vegetarian with spicy sauce. Very glad they are open daily and until 9 pm (last call is about 830). Many families and golf buddies or business partners frequent the place. Quiet, thankfully has A/C cranked to cold most year round, so you can enjoy your meal in comfort. The manager (Joy) and servers are unfailingly quiet and priced excellent service.

The food and service were amazing. We got the braised short ribs and katsu. The wait on a Monday…read morenight wasn't bad at all.

They gave us four complimentary drinks just because of rice! The food was amazing and had a great…read morekick of spice and an amazing experience. If you are in town and want quality food, please go here.

Perfect name, "somunnan" for this restaurant. I went there…read moreafter golf on Saturday late afternoon. *Plenty of parking lot ( large mall) *very clean table, hall way, restroom, fresh. Food court like system so the pretty and cool owner seemed busy to get order inside restaurant and togo order. The side ban chan/ self service was amazing. It tastes so yummy and better than near by tofu house side banchan/ expensive korean catering place like ohmana and market banchan. I had to get refill. Ordered budaejjigae, and It was good and the price was reasonable. Yes, I'll definitely coming back because it is hard to find good korean restaurant with reasonable price even though there're so many korean restaurants in buena park area.

Walked in to try this place since it popped up on insta several times. It is a small restaurant…read morewith self service, you order at the register and pick up your own food to the table & clean up after yourselves, kinda like a food court. Their banchans are also self help, there was only about 4 options and the other ones are radishes more for jjajangmyun. Their fishcake side dish was good tho. The entrees we tried were - tteokgalbi: it was okay, could've been grilled a little longer - gamja tang (regular spicy): the taste lacked a bit of a kick, but it came with plenty of meat and vegetables - galbi tang : the soup was very savory and there was plenty of beef! :)

Came here mainly for the Giant Chicken Katsu, and the size definitely lives up to the name. It's…read morehuge, but not just because of the breading--the chicken itself has a good thickness and stays juicy inside. The outside was crispy, and it comes with curry and rice, so the portion is very filling. We also ordered the Rice Ball, Shrimp Fried Rice, and Spicy Chicken with Cheese. The rice ball was simple but good with the fried food, and the shrimp fried rice was a solid option for kids. The spicy chicken with cheese was richer and heavier, with plenty of melted cheese on top. Overall, the Giant Chicken Katsu was the standout for us and the dish I'd come back for. Good casual Korean comfort food spot in Cerritos.

Food: 2/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 This place is going downhill, which is so unfortunate. I used to love coming here years ago. We got the $50 combo of tteokbokki and fried whole chicken. Is the tteokbokki in the combo supposed to be smaller than the normal one? The portion was comical, filling up maybe 1/3 of the giant white bowl. There were hardly any toppings on there. The cheese was literally a strip. I know this place isn't Yupddeok but they do a whole swirl on the bowl there. Yikes. And the chicken was... mediocre at best. Very anorexic chicken. And they wanted to charge an extra $2 for sauce. Yeah, we left hungry and unhappy. My sister talked about getting McDonald's on the way home. My husband said we should've gone to Chili's. Next time, we'll make the drive to Yukddeok for tteokbokki. Service was good though, our server was very sweet. I wish I got his name but he was working the evening shift and had black hair and a black t-shirt with Gengar on it. He's the only reason the review got two stars instead of one.

came here after a disney trip and the food was exactly what we needed…read more ~ food: mala tofu soup: 8/10 good but mala taste was mild even though my bf got a spicy level mushroom tofu soup: 10/10 loved mine it was very filling with lots of mushroom i love how it comes with the same fish that bcd gives. side dishes were also great ~ service: 8/10 ok service, our waitress wasn't so friendly but everyone else was ~ parking: plaza parking available

This place feels like it's been here a while and the reviews back it up. Dinner was on a Wednesday…read morenight and walking up to it, I was surprised it right next to a restaurant I hear of all the time but never tried. They had a line and I was tempted to go but I wanted traditional Korean food instead of pocha style food. It was kind of quiet around 5:30 but by the time I left most tables were filled up--some people eating solo. My honest take of the food is it's like someone's grandparents made it. I'm not Korean so I appreciate the food. It tasted decent but not made with love and that's the difference. You can kind of tell the workers felt rushed or a bit overwhelmed when people started rolling in. Not the friendliest which doesn't matter too much to me, but it's reflected in the food. Tofu soup with the bone in meat was okay. Meat was good (+$4) but the soup was not boiling hot like I saw other soups come out so overall I'd say it's okay. It had a hard time boiling my egg when I dropped it in. The combo I got came with galbi which was decent. Seafood pancake was decent, could have been crispier. The fish I got on the menu right under mackerel, forgot the name but I wouldn't order it again. Felt kind of dry to me. While I don't regret going I left feeling like I won't be back again.

I haven't tried the other main dishes but first time visiting today accidently with one of my…read moreelderly friend, the chu uh tang was right on the spot. I'm pretty picky with the smell and texture of fish soup and seafood in general but today I found a jewel!! Tasted very clean with alot vegis and I started sweating while eating and drinking the soup, felt like a cure to my body. I will definitely come back I hope this restraunt will be open for long period of time it's right next to my house. Very glad I found this place!! Nice lady working here too she gives good service very Korean restraunt!!

It's 730 pm the lady said closed while shaking her hand for me to leave…read more There were a few people sitting down eating I guess they need to update hours or maybe they ran out of food. I'm chilling in the parking lot looking for another place. I'll update this review if and when I return.

The fresh made Kim Chi is amazing and I get it to go so often they recognize me…read more There are no English translation displayed for the restaurant name so you know its legit. There are translations for the menu items. My favorites are the stamina soups, slices of cooked beef, and dumplings

This is place is very economical. If you like soup (tang) then this is a good option. You have to…read morecommunicate any changes to your dish very clearly. I asked them for no onions on mine, but it still came with it. Not a huge deal. Service is very nice. Ban Chan is almost nonexistent. Just kimchi and radish cubes. But we appreciate how economical the dishes are. The same salungtang in our neck of the woods is probably twice the cost. I'm not a huge kimchi guy. But my kid really likes the kimchi here. It has a unique flavor to it. Says that I tastes sorta like the flavor packets in Shin Ramyun.

I've been wanting to try this pocha spot and it did not disappoint! Here's what we got:…read more Pocha Bossam (large for $29.99) The pork belly was so tender and I loved that the meat was marinated so it was flavorful on its own. It paired perfectly with the spicy radish Kim chi and the sliced pickled radish and green onions. Royal Soba w/ Perilla Seed ($17.95) Most unique soba dish I've ever had. It came with an assortment of toppings that added a lot of texture and flavor when mixed all together. The soba sauce was light, but it was packed with umami and super refreshing - perfect for a hot summer day. Overall, everything was delicious and I love the vibe of the restaurant with the BlackPink posters and KPop playing in the background. The owner and staff were friendly and attentive as well. I would come back to try their other dishes!

AMBIANCE (4/5): Music playing softly in background. They…read morealso have 2 big TVs playing sports. It's pretty big inside with about 12 tables that can seat up to 4. SERVICE (4/5): It's just one person running the whole place. Menu stays on the table and they bring a bottle of water and glasses as soon as you sit down. FOOD (4/5): $8 TTEOK KKOCHI SKEWERS: comes with 2 pieces of rice cake and sausage skewers. Has BBQ sauce drizzled on top. $16 DONKATSU BENTO: one cutlet and comes with a few Korean sides. Smaller and light. If you're hungry get the regular DONKATSU dish. $23 PORK BOSSAM: wish it came with garlic and jalapeno. It's a pretty fat cut of pork. $5 ICED COFFEE: was pretty strong, which I loved!

Overall a really solid AYCE KBBQ spot in the Artesia area! With inflation hitting everywhere,…read morefinding a quality all-you-can-eat place under $50 feels like a win, and Ziggle definitely delivers on affordability and convenience. ​They offer Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers--we opted for Platinum ($44.99 per person), which unlocks their premium meat selection. Being able to enjoy giant short ribs, ribeye, and hanging tender on an AYCE menu was definitely the highlight for us! ​I also really appreciated their tech-friendly setup. Ordering is done entirely through your phone via a QR code system, so you can easily order whatever you want at your own pace without feeling rushed or having to flag down servers every time. ​It's a super relaxed dining experience with great options for the price. Definitely a good spot to satisfy your KBBQ cravings without breaking the bank!

Ambiance: it's a popular Korean bbq place located in a strip mall with limited shared parking,…read moreoverall clean although the restroom floor was sticky Service: we got seared pretty quickly once joined the waiting list, servers were friendly, all other food was served fast except it took longer wait for meat, and we had to wait long to get water refilled. You have to provide phone number to join their online ordering page, which could be confusing, for a few items showing on their paper menu but not showing on their ordering system, some items you need to request to be added and some items just ran out of stock Food: variety choices on their menu, three tiers to choose from their ayce options, and below is for the middle Gold menu which includes Silver menu Pork Jowl Meat - **** chewy and crispy, recommend Prime Chuck Blade Steak - **** tender and juicy, recommend Premium Beef Tongue - ***** fresh and chewy, highly recommend Cajun Shrimp - *** salty and spicy USDA Prime Marinated Beef Rib Finger - *** sweet Oyster Mushroom - *** average Sliced Pineapple - ** canned pineapple USDA Prime Beef Brisket - *** thin and rubbery Fried Sweet & Spicy Chicken (Cooked) - *** very sweet Korean Bean Paste Soup - ** insanely salty Baby Octopus - *** small and easily overcooked Spicy Rice Cake - *** not very spicy but sweet Spicy Pork Jowl Meat - **** spicy and juicy, recommend Side Dishes - **** Fresh Garlic and Jalapeno, Kimchi, Lettuce Salad, Radish Paper, Spicy Cucumber, Bean Sprouts, Macaroni Salad, Mashed Potato Salad, Pickled Jalapeno and Onion, Rice Paper, recommend for the variety, kimchi was particularly good Sauces - **** Brisket Sauce, Hot Sauce, Salt and Pepper, Salt and Sesame Oil, Ssam Jang, five kinds to choose and good for different meat Price: premium meat quality and reasonable prices, expect $50 per person