Passed by this place so many times and finally decided to stop by one night for takeout. Ordered the king short rib soup and jjajangmyeon (not pictured). My oh my was this delicious and so comforting. There were decent amount pieces of short rib inside and even though I had takeout, the soup was still piping hot. The jjajangmyeon also had pieces of pork which added some great flavor. Parking is very easy in this plaza and I definitely will be back to try other food. read more

OTTO Kitchen - King Short-rib Soup - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

The services are so nice in Korean, explanation was kind and understandable. The food looks nice and salivated as well:) read more

OTTO Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

So glad it was my turn to choose where we get to have dinner for gal pal night, we all tried a new place and really enjoyed it! Great service, tasty offerings. We ordered the kimchi fried rice, steamed dumplings, black bean noodles, and Donkatsu. Everything was shareable and we had leftovers. The kimchi fried rice was my favorite, full of flavor not too greasy and loved the pieces of beef throughout the dish. I loved their kimchi and radish on the side. The steamed dumplings were lovely with the dipping sauce. The Donkatsu was a little overcooked but it was still a tasty dish with crunchy outside, the sauce was great. Black bean noodles were great but the fans were on full blast in the restaurant, our food got cold pretty fast. The women working behind the counter were hospitable and kind. The 2 of them seem to run the restaurant together. They have a bathroom available, but not in the greatest condition. This place has a lot of charm, overall a good time and would gladly return. read more

OTTO Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

음식 비주얼도 말 안되게 이쁘고, 맛도 말 안되게 이쁩니다. 꼭 오세요. 매너도 좋고 한국 분식집 답게 한국분식 느낌이 엄청납니다. 꼭오세요 추천합니다. read more

OTTO Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Amazing food for lunch. I've had their different lunch bowls and it so fresh. The price point for all of their meals is so affordable. A++ The ladies working here are so nice it was 95° today and she gave me this free drink. So kind-hearted read more

OTTO Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

My go to place for bibim naengmyun - mix of noodles with spicy sauce in a refreshing cold broth. The service is friendly and prompt. They sometimes have a buy 1 get 50% off on certain menu items. The dumplings are good either fried or steamed. I usually dip in the tteokbokki sauce but they give you a soy sauce mix on the side. The tteokbokki is sweet and spicy and you can opt to add ramen or other toppings. The spicy squid is also a favorite! The various soups are also good (udon, tofu soup, etc). read more

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Super yummy food! Got to try the cold noodle! Exceptionally good! Teriyaki chicken special is my fam bam all time favorite! Come support this join! read more

OTTO Kitchen - Not cooking dinner tonight! Stop by good old OTTO KITCHEN Yummy food Come support this place - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

I was really craving sweet and sour pork (tangsooyuk), so I gave this place a shot. Big mistake. The meat had zero flavor and absolutely no crispiness--even though I picked it up fresh, it was already soggy. I should've just gone to Panda Express. Definitely not coming back for this dish. read more

OTTO Kitchen - Tangsuyuk - sweet and sour pork - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

An amazing whole in the wall restaurant!! The food is super delicious, and the staff were very kind and quick! The place was really clean as well!! One of our favorite authentic Korean restaurants! We ordered steamed dumplings, sweet and sour fried pork, kimchi fried rice, and ttobokki! The large portions were perfect for everyone! Highly recommend!! read more

Food: Love the nostalgic menu OTTO Kitchen has to my childhood, so love eating here for a quick lunch. Get the black bean noodles! They're so good and I saw older Koreans here as well eating it so you know it's good! Their cold noodles are also good on a hot day so come try it before summer ends! Service: Small staff so it can take a couple minutes but it's nothing outrageous and they are all very sweet! read more

Like the old gray mare this place ain't what it used to be. There may be new owners here. The ban chan sides definitely shrank. Two bites and gone. I guess that's to be exspected and just a nusiance. The cook,however, is apparently diffefent. The Mongolian Noodles were my favorite at this restaurant and largely the reason thaT I came here before The Mongolian Noodles I had today was heavily laced with chilli oil and this changed the flavor completely. Did not like the new flavor at all. read more

Love this place. Came here for lunch and was greeted with very friendly staff. The food was great. We had the black bean noodles, dongkatsu, teriyaki and beef bowl, and other dishes. Everything was delicious. Portions were generous and they even brought out extra salad and soup for us. Very upbeat place with nice decor. Nice place, great food, but what stood out for me was the friendly and helpful service! read more

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A nice and convenient spot in Cerritos. It has a great selection on the menu. The food taste original and comes with larger than regular sized bowl or plate. We tried jajang myeon, donkatsu, spicy squid over rice, fried dumplings and teriyaki bowl. This place is worth coming back. read more

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Revisiting a restaurant I haven't been here in years. Yes it is still good as I remember it. Spicy Sea food soup was excellent. So full after eating service was fast and efficient. Ambiance was typical for Korean restaurant. read more

OTTO Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Service: - Amazing service they lady was very helpful and made sure to understand my order. Ambiance: - The place was a bit small but very clean. - Loved the music! - Self serve (water, tea) Food: Highly recommend * - *King Short Rib Soup * ( Clean rich Broth and very flavorful.) - *Donkatsu* ( Crispy juicy pork , the salad was refreshing and had a tangy dressing, loved the sauce they put on top of the pork cutlet.) - *Jjambbong*( Somewhat spicy but very flavorful, good potion of seafood.) - *Jajangmyeon*( had bite size potatoes, cabbage, and pork . On top had peas, and flavorful sauce.) - Dumpling Soup ( Big mandu dumplings, vegetables, strong flavor of sesame oil ) Banchan - They give you yellow radish ( Danmuji) - Kimchi ( I can't get enough of their kimchi it's so crunchy and flavorful . Taste like homemade fresh batch of kimchi.) Overall, OTTO Kitchen is a treasure restaurant you must come here. Just come in with a big appetite :) You won't leave disappointed especially with the portions and good pricing for the food quality you are getting. read more

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Otto Kitchen's spicy jjajjangmyun is so good! I also love their fried dumplings and kimchi! Super sweet ladies too that work in the front, definitely recommend! read more

I love this spot for jjajangmyeon. Please eat there or even to-go they always pack it nicely and it holds up well. I also go there for the spicy squid and the service is kind. Been going since 2020, I hope it continues to be there it's such a gem. read more

Place is convenient and clean. Food was delicious: had the chicken & beef bowl- rice was perfect and the meats were moist. Others had the steamed dumplings and others had the chicken teriyaki, both said they were superfantastic. read more

Super authentic Korean food - small family run business, and the kindest people are cooking & taking your orders! I loved the cold noodles here, a dish that has been hard to find around the area - but their serving of it makes for a perfect summer order. Definitely cannot come here without ordering the Jjajangmyeon and their kimchi fried rice. Servings are meant to be shared, so be sure to eat family style! Be sure to look out for their lunch specials & support this local business! read more

OTTO Kitchen - Cold Noodles, Jjajangmyeon, and Kimchi Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Super flavorful chicken, perfectly cooked, over rice with a side slaw and egg rolls. I didn't even use the sauce for the chicken, it was so delicious on its own. The slaw was the perfect textural balance and added a light freshness to the meal. The egg rolls were mouth watering. Service was kind and friendly. Packed well to go! read more

OTTO Kitchen - Chicken and rice - delicious! - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Their spicy cold noodle is my go-to order, and it hits every time. Always great service and a clean dining area. FYI they offer a discount if you pay with cash. read more

Rice cake $15 good portion but disastrous flavor. Watery, overly sweet and salty. Doesn't come with egg...i know eggs are expensive now but cmon it's a basic topping. This dish has no protein for $15. You gotta give egg at least. Average joe can make better than this at home. Spicy cold noodle had too much sesame oil that my mother had to scoop them out before eating. Per my mother their sesame oil is not 100% sesame oil. It's mixed with other oil. No beef garish like other places. Spicy jjajangmyeon was okay but I'd prefer traditional flavor and adding red pepper power myself - this is traditional way. read more

OTTO Kitchen - Rice cake $15 not good. Watery, way too sweet but also salty - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Was good. Was our first time going with the food over there was quite good. It reminded us of Korea!

The format is really great for a casual lunch because splitting the bill is convenient with their order and pay ahead format. Upon entering there's a handful of tables inside and outside, you order at the register - on my visit the woman at the register was friendly and didn't rush us at all as we took our time looking at the menu. We were able to order or meals separately, but have it delivered to the same table. They drop off your food however the other parts like getting water and clearing your table are self serve, this is all great because you can go at your own pace. I ordered the beef bowl and the fried Mandu. Both were delicious and the portions were pretty generous - I had enough lunch leftovers for dinner. I'll definitely be back to try their other items. read more

OTTO Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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I have eaten here a handful of times and food/service never disappoints. They have a great deal for their teriyaki chicken bowl and black bean sauce noodle. I also really enjoy their jamppong. The cashier also offered a sample of their Korean rice drink while we waited for our food. Overall great experience dining here and I will definitely be back again. read more

The spicy noodle called Jolmyun is my favorite. I've been to several places and I think Otto Kitchen's is the best.

Here I am again at OTTO Kitchen!! One of my favorite places to eat at! Their food is soooo delicious. We usually order the black bean noodle and spicy pork but today we wanted to try a new item so tried out their steamed dumplings and they were so big and flavorful, never seen dumplings that big before lol we enjoyed our meal and service is always so nice and accommodating. The young lady at the front is so sweet and nice to our kiddos! We love eating there, they have high chairs for our toddlers and self serving filtered water, I just love this please! Such a pleasent experience each time! read more

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My boyfriend and I had ordered 1 black bean noodle with a large sweet and sour pork. Total came out to $38 which is pretty pricey but was very filling. I love the batter they use for the sweet and sour pork, it's super moist when you bite into it. The food came out piping hot for the Togo order and was still hot by the time we got home which I also love. Highly recommend this place read more

OTTO Kitchen - Menu as of 11/14/23 - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

I really wanted black bean noodles. So I searched around cerritos, and saw this spot. The prices were reasonable, and I've seen some good reviews about the black bean noodles. I went and it was a teriyaki spot before. It has a good amount of seats, and the plus side is there is a Paris baguette next door. So there is a dessert near by. I didn't have much interaction with the cashier accept just her taking my order and taking my payments. It was fairly quick so I didn't have to wait long. I took it to go. My first experience of black bean noodles was great. I ate it with radish and kimchi that it came with. It was so good. I have no complaints. There was literally a lot of noodles. I was able to eat it 3 different times. I will definitely come back and order it again when I crave black bean noodles. I've not had it, but I came cause I craved it, even though I never had it. Such a good place to go. I will definitely try the other foods there. read more

OTTO Kitchen - Black bean noodle - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

We were here again. Their Kimchi Fried Rice was so delicious. This place even offers portable fans for their customers. The cashier lady even gave us two cups of Korean rice slushy drink for free. We have great experience dining here and will be back again. read more

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This definitely hit the spot for me today. Squid and rice. It was already heating up, but I felt like eating a spicy bomb. They definitely got the kochujang, sugar soy sauce mix just right. The squid is always tender, not sure what the secret is, but it was great today. read more

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I have a soft spot for mom and pop owned restaurants. I was near by doing some work and wanted to grab early dinner. Pulled up and there was no one there so I went in solely off the photos on Yelp. Was pleasantly greeted by the cashier woman and one of the men in the back. They happily gave me a menu to take togo and had me look through everything. I expected up ordering their beef and chicken plate which included a delicious miso soup, salad, pickled radish, kimchi (this was sooooo good), and two egg rolls. This was more than expected for $14.99 so I couldn't complain! The food smelled and tasted great. I wish I lived in the area because I'd come here more often for lunch. They have a self serve hot and cold water dispenser in case anyone doesn't find it :) I'll be back next time I'm near by! read more

OTTO Kitchen - Beef and chicken plate - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

I absolutely love this place. Service here has been almost always great. It has a cozy homey feel. My favorite dishes are the Chicken teriyaki, the Spicy seafood/Squid and the Donkatsu. I love the fact their spicy sauce isn't too salty either. Just the right amount of spicy to be enjoyable. The teriyaki chicken has the right amount of sweetness yet still savory. The Donkatsu pieces were so big and it came with salad AND miso soup. Everything I had so far was delicious. Would recommend. read more

The Korean kimchi fried rice with beef is delicious! Would definitely get it again. Totally recommend!

Ttokbokki was way too sweet and the ricecake wasn't soft and it had no flavor. Cooked not enough that the sauce didnt get into ricecake. Very watery one of the worst ttokbokki. BUT their spicy and cold noodle was BOMB !! Perfect flavor and texture! No need to ass any venigar and mustard. My mom approved it. Spicy blackbean noodle was okay. More like jjapaguri flavor. Okay but not ordering again. read more

OTTO Kitchen - the interior of a restaurant - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

True definitely of Korean trash food if you are not Korean this might be ok as a Korean this food is shameful also for the quality of food price is ridiculous read more

Otto kitchen is a hidden gem! Don't miss out on their amazing food. I went in here today for lunch before an appointment, and Otto kitchen did not disappoint. I think their mul naengmyun (cold noodles) are one of the best in OC, if not the best. The broth was perfectly seasoned, the noodles not too thin and super chewy, and topped with refreshing pickled radish and cucumbers. The bowl was absolutely delicious and I can see myself coming back here for another. The service was super fast and the interior is so cute! I definitely recommend coming here for amazing authentic Korean food. read more

OTTO Kitchen - Beautiful!!! - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

I came back with my wife to get more of Otto Kitchen because I was blown away by the kimchi fried rice. Having another person allowed us to try two different dishes and again I was blown away by the umami flavors in both the spicy cold noodle dish and the jajangmyeon. Each dish had such great flavor and was not overwhelming with spice where it would ruin your meal. Even the kimchi side dish was sweet and crunchy, which fits my flavor profile to the tee. Truly a hidden gem in such a dead plaza. Credit is due to the chef and their unique twists on these Korean staples. I can't say enough about this place. Everyone must go try this place out! read more

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Used to be a go to for us while in the area with upbeat music, good prices and food. They have raised their prices far too high and the food has lost much of its flavor. Assuming a change of ownership or something but this place is just not worth stopping by at any longer. read more

I've been here for a while now to get some my kimbap fix around the Cerritos area, but based on recent reviews looks like they stopped selling it :-( , however I am glad that OTTO Kitchen still makes really solid korean dishes! I felt compelled to post a review because there are many korean spots around Cerritos and Buena Park area but not all of them have a decent JJM. Yes the prices have increased, but the JaJangMyeon portion is pretty good as a dish. The ingredients tasted fresh (both the fatty pork bits and the noodles!) and the plate came out hot as I ate my to-go order. Their sweet and sour pork was also really good and I'm quite surprised. It came with a very sizable portion and crispy as well. The sauce on the side was hot, gelatinous (THICC), and tasty! The order of 2 items is definitely enough to split for 2 meals for myself and I'd consider myself a above average eater. Looking forward to get my JJM fix here at Otto Kitchen and hoping they can bring back their kimbap! read more