Pocha Eats is definitely a hidden gem in Cerritos, especially if you are looking for a late-night spot. Parking is plentiful, but the area can be a bit dark, so it is best to park closer to the entrance if you can. The space itself is on the smaller side, but it has a fun vibe with K-pop music playing in the background, which adds to the overall experience. Service great. Friendly staff. We ordered the Army Stew with a side of steamed rice. The portion size was huge, definitely enough to share. It had a nice spicy kick, but it was still very tolerable and enjoyable. The flavors were rich and comforting. Overall, the food was delicious and the pricing felt reasonable for the portion size. This is a great spot if you are craving Korean comfort food late at night. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Pocha Eats - Army Stew - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

This restaurant is right down the street from where we live, and for years we've been saying, "We have to try it." Well, this evening we finally decided to go--and OMG, 10 out of 10! The food was absolutely delicious! I had the bulgogi yaki udon, and my husband had the bulgogi stew and kimchi fried rice. Everything was very flavorful, and the portions were generous (we had plenty to take home). The server was friendly and made sure we felt well taken care of. This will definitely be a new favorite! read more

Pocha Eats - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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In the past if I return to a restaurant I have been to, I usually don't write a second review, but this 2026 Yelp Elite year will be different. How else can I promote a restaurant and support them if I don't acknowledge them. Just like my first visit, the food was amazing, however this time I came for lunch and tried the Lunchtime Bento style boxed lunch. It was perfectly paired with wings as appetizers and kimchi and sliced pickled radish. A potion of rice at just the right amount. We had the Bossam boiled pork belly and the braised beef as our main choices. It's 2026 do lunch is now an average of $15-$20 dollars unlike before where you can have a complete lunch like this for about $10.00, but I have to say, I felt for what you got and how good it was, it was definitely worth it. I'll have to bring the whole family here. read more

I was craving pork belly and wanted to go somewhere new. Glad to have found this place! Their Pocha bossam is pork belly with a soy glaze, even more delicious with the sides it is paired with! My group also ordered army stew and fried chicken to share. The food came out quickly and our server was attentive. Would come here again to try more foods! read more

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Came here for lunch with some friends. I've seen this pop up on yelp, so was looking forward to trying it out. My friends kids really like Korean fried chicken and tteokbokki, so of course we ordered two kinds of KFC, regular tteokbokki, odang tang, dontakusu, bossam and ube cheesecake for dessert. The service was good and everything was made to order. The food itself however was lacking. The tteokbokki looked promising, but it was very under seasoned. Out of the two kfc flavors, one was too sour (I think it was supposed to be sweet and spicy, but it was sour). The other one was garlic butter(?) which was definitely tastier than the sour one. The salad that came with the chicken which the kids usually love at other spots, didn't want to eat it. I didn't try for myself, since the kids already said that was not good. The positive to the kfc situation was that the chicken was crispy. The odang tang was also underwhelming. I didn't try the donkatsu or bossam. Overall, service was great, but the food was not something I would go out of my way for especially for the price paid. But, the place was busy with a ton of take out orders, so there are people who really enjoy this place. It just wasn't for me. read more

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+ The Army Stew (#3 Budae Jigae) was delicious and plentiful. Wide variety of ingredients to make the experience interesting throughout the whole meal. Enough for 2 ppl unless you can eat a lot. + Polite, helpful staff. - I saw an employee drop a plastic bag on the ground, pick it up, place it back on the counter. Should toss it. + Ample parking. + Good amount of indoor seating. + Reasonably priced. read more

Pocha Eats - #3 Army Stew (Budae Jigae) - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Delicious food, been there twice and both times I was surprised in a good way! A lot of times in pocha-style places the food is secondary to the drinking. Here, everything I've ordered has varied from solid to crave-worthy! --Bossam --Fish cake soup --Spicy veggie noodle jjol myun --Tteokbokki --Seafood pancake --Naeng myun read more

Interesting place. Braised beef was really tender. The budae jigae is a fairly big sized portion. It was a bit too spicy for me. It's not bad but I've had better at other places. I also got the rose tteokbokki. Not sure how this is different from the original. We finished it but took the sauce home. It was that good. Service was great. Place was clean. A place like this should have more traffic especially for Saturday evening. read more

Pocha Eats - Rose Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Came here on a Saturday afternoon. No wait time. We ordered the Bulgogi Yaki Udon. Everything about this dish was amazing. It not too heavy since they give you cabbage on the side. We also ordered the Beef bibimbap, the dish was ok. In my opinion it needed a little more flavor. The service was great and the atmosphere was very clean. read more

Pocha Eats - Bulgogi Yaki Udon / 불고기 야끼우동 - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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How long has this place been in my bookmarks? Well, it finally made it out of my bookmarks! Our daughter was craving Korean but not Korean BBQ. We were at LAX so thought - let's go towards Cerritos. Food was delish! Just as expected. Got the bento so I can try their sides and also got the corn cheese and ttaekboki/sausage appetizer. Service was great and we went a little after the lunch rush so it wasn't that busy. Will definitely come back. That corn cheese was bomb! read more

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10/10 Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings - Loved the flavors of these wings. Yum! 10/10 Pocha Bossam (Pork Belly) - I cannot lie, this is one of the best pork bellies I have ever had and I am very picky when it comes to pork belly. I love when it is not super chewy and easy to eat. This one was perfectly soft and absolutely delicious. I cannot wait to get it again. Cost - Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings $15.95, Pocha Bossam (Pork Belly) $21.95 (everything is before tax and tip). read more

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Delicious! Loved the pocha. Had it once or twice elsewhere, and this one was more flavorful, with perfect sauce, and without being overly fatty. Soba with perilla seed was a nice healthy-tasting complement to the pocha and kfc. The kfc was enjoyable as well. Restaurant was a clean, simple large room with fun street wall art. Parking lot is large, with plenty of parking since the nearby market is closed, so it is a little desolate. Still, there were enough cars around for the nearby shops. Service was standard. I plan to bring friends or family back :) read more

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This is a hole in the wall korean comfort spot in the Cerritos/Artesia area. I was first drawn in by their bossam and stews. So far, I've tried their pocha glazed pork, braised beef, army stew, rose tteokbokki, and 6pc honey garlic wings. The braised beef and pocha are honestly so good, especially with the sour sauce it comes with and the sides (radishes, green and raw onions). Service is nice and friendly. When I came in, they were playing Culinary Class wars on the tv, and the nice server let us change it to the episode we were on, so big shout out to her. read more

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Pork cutlet was pretty good, great portions for the price! Udon was tasty and Soy garlic chicken was tasty. I would recommend this spot read more

Pocha Eats - Pork cutlet Soy garlic chicken Udon - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Came to this quaint Korean restaurant for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by how clean and welcoming it felt. We ordered the large Pocha Bossam Pork Belly which came with a vinegar dipping sauce, pickled daikon radish, kimchi, and greens. We also ordered a bowl of rice. Everything tasted great, and the service was friendly. The parking lot is a little sketchy, but the food makes it worth it. Definitely recommend checking it out! read more

Pocha Eats - Pocha Bossam Pork Belly, Large. It fed 2 people with a bowl a rice - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

I've been seeing this spot all over TikTok and Instagram and I finally decided to check it out. So glad I did. The restaurant is located in a huge, mostly empty plaza, which was surprising at first, but actually a plus--there's plenty of parking and no stress about finding a spot! We were seated promptly upon arrival. The ambiance is incredibly inviting. Our table was next to the front door. There was a mix of cool breeze from the outside and air conditioning indoors which gives the space a cozy, homey vibe that makes you want to stay a while. We went all in and ordered several of their bestsellers: bossam, budae jjigae (army stew), bulgogi, Korean fried chicken, bento boxes, and more--it was an absolute feast. The bossam stood out immediately. It was tender and juicy, perfectly cooked, and goes really well with the vinegar dip. The side salad with dressing is equally delicious too. No wonder it's one of their signature dishes! The budae jjigae came bubbling hot, packed with generous portions of ham, sausage, fish cakes, ramen noodles, and veggies. It's the kind of dish that's best enjoyed right away. It's flavorful, comforting, and perfect for sharing. We asked them to adjust the spice level to mild. Every dish on the table held its own, but dessert is also on another level. The ube cheesecake was scrumptious! Incredibly silky and smooth, the deep ube flavor balanced beautifully with the brûléed top and drizzle of chocolate syrup. We loved it so much we ordered three more slices to take home! Service was pretty good as well. Staff is attentive, friendly, and efficient. We came with kids, and the staff switched the tv show to a kid friendly movie. This kept the kids entertained while eating. If you've been on the fence about visiting after seeing it pop up online, let this be your sign. Go. This place is definitely worth the hype. read more

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I loved: Glazed Pork Belly I really liked: Peach Tea Iced Coffee Ube Cheesecake I liked: Bulgogi Yaki Udon Army Stew This was ok: Pork Cutlet Pocha Eats is a cute little spot tucked away in Cerritos serving up solid Korean comfort #goodeats with a modern twist. I'm not sure if the hearts on the walls were Valentine's Day decorations or part of the interior but everything looked cozy and aesthetic. Standout dishes: Glazed Pork Belly - Easily the highlight of the meal. Perfectly cooked with a savory glaze that pairs beautifully with the side dishes. Rich, flavorful, and worth coming back for. Bulgogi Yaki Udon - Warm and comforting. Nothing mind-blowing, but it hits that nostalgic, homey spot. Army Stew - Classic and satisfying. Balanced spice, and they don't skimp on the ingredients. Pork Cutlet - A bit of a miss. Crispy, sure, but ultimately pretty one-note. The sauce helps, but it feels like it's doing too much heavy lifting. Drinks and dessert: Peach Tea - Super refreshing with a bold peach flavor. Loved this. Iced Coffee - Solid. Not too sweet, not too bitter. A nice palate cleanser between bites. Ube Cheesecake - This was a sleeper hit. Not overly sweet, and the creme brulee top added a nice touch of texture and depth. Service: Food took a little while to come out, but the staff was friendly and quick to apologize. It didn't ruin the experience, just something to keep in mind if you're in a rush. Overall, Pocha Eats is a fun, casual spot for Korean bites. Great place to chill with friends over shared dishes and good drinks. I'll definitely be back for that pork belly and cheesecake. read more

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Came here for dinner on a Friday night and it was fairly busy. Our server was prompt and provided excellent service for our time there. Our table ordered the rose tteokbokki with ramen and pork belly bossam. We wanted to try the fried chicken but were told they ran out of chicken for the day. The rose tteokbokki had a nice creamy flavor to it and came with sausage, fish cake, and dumplings that are filled with glass noodles. The bossam was tender and paired well with the radish paper, kimchi, and green onions to cut down the fatty cut. Overall, I enjoyed what we ordered and would come back to try their chicken. read more

Pocha Eats - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Tucked away in a humble shopping plaza, this Korean fusion restaurant brings the cozy in comfort food and service. Our server was very sweet and attentive despite having a full restaurant. She came by multiple times to ensure we had our fill of the water pitcher and check how we enjoyed the food. Definitely I would come back for Korean comfort eats! read more

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Great food all around! It's located in a pretty dead plaza but there's plenty of parking and seating. We loved their marinated chicken quesadilla and their army stew. Their soba was refreshing and full of sesame flavor. The pork (not pictured) had a lovely glaze on the sides and it was melt in your mouth good! Overall, will visit again. read more

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Came on a Saturday as soon as they opened, were seated right away and were given water. Service is really good here - Very attentive but not so pushy that you become upset with them. I got their Pocha Bossam (Glazed Pork Belly) Regular for $21.95. I have never had Bossam quite like this. It was a touch sweet, a tad tangy, really hard to describe. It was really good. I normally eat it wrapped with cabbage, green onions and ssamjang paste. That day I had it with this clear dipping sauce and thinly sliced radishes. It was still good but I really wished it came with cabbage and ssamjang. We also got their Spicy Pork Korean Street Tacos ($13.95). This was just okay on its own. I had to add their cabbage salad and their salsa to make it taste better. The last dish we tried were their six piece chicken wings ($9.95). This was just okay. The wings were crispy and the battering was thin. Everything we ate here had a mild taste to it. Parking was easy to find and plentiful. read more

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We enjoyed our takeout order from Pocha eats! Pocha eats is located in Cerritos off Artesia Blvd, near the 91 freeway. Had a pork belly bo ssam with a side order of rice. I feel that the rice was a good addition. The radishes they gave are a little on the small side, so rice was a good addition to everything. We felt that the pork belly was pretty nicely flavored. We probably would buy this again and we thought it was delicious, but we'd probably add our own butter lettuce, herbs (shiso), and sauces (ssamjang) to make bigger, crunchier, saucier ssam wraps. Also had some NaengMyeon noodles, also known as Korean Cold Noodles, which are served in a cold broth that is refreshing. Instead of their vinegar sauce, I opted for their spicy mustard, which I enjoyed. They also have asian fusion items like quesadillas and tacos with korean meats. They're pretty decently priced and I would definitely order these! Sorry - no pictures at this time as we demolished the food upon arrival at home! I definitely will be back soon, and I'll update as I try more of the menu! read more

Had the bulgogi tacos and the kitchen fried rice. Definitely going back to try other items. Two thumbs up on portion size, quality, and flavor. read more

Loved their perilla oil noodles, savory and delicious. Inside of the store looks like mix of korean style bar and a restaurant, but it wasn't too dark to eat dinner. Service was good, servers are nice and kind. read more

Pocha Eats - Royal Soba With Perilla Seed / 로얄 들기름 면 - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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First off, the service is very friendly and welcoming. It's family friendly as there's a lot of seating and the most dishes are shareable. I definitely recommend their Bossam. Its differs from other places because they add this soy glaze which enhances the flavor of it. If you don't like pork, they also have a very tender Braised Beef version too. I really like their Kimchi Fried Rice and their Naengmyeon. Both are filling dishes. This place also has a nice mix of traditional and fusion dishes too. They have bulgogi tacos with a salsa made in house and crispy chicken wings. I'll definitely be back to this place soon! If you like more breakdowns, make sure to follow @ToshiEats on Instagram and Subscribe on YouTube! read more

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OMG!!! This place was so delicious, their kimchi rice is one of the best I've had. Their pork belly, the wings , the Udon.. they have so much variety I'm a little upset I didn't have enough space to try more. Their customer service is top of the line, we had the pleasure of being attended by what I believe was the owner himself and his wife- lovely couple and so sweet. Even my labubus had a little dinner date lol. Super bright and welcoming I am looking forward to coming back and trying more items. read more

Pocha Eats - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Wow! Amazing Korean home cook meals :) My girl and I tried this place after a movie and we can eat lol. The ambiance looks cute and cozy.. just like a Korean grandparents invite you to dinner kind of vibe haha. The service is great! The servers check on us every time to time and refilled our water often. We ordered their Seafood Pancake and Braised Pork. Oh my gawd! So damn good.. as if it's literally made by Korean grammas.. the crispiness of the pancake and full pack of flavor of the seafood made it great! The braised pork is just a cheat cause it was so tender and juicy in every bite. The sides like kimchi and radish just complimented the whole dish. We ordered just two menus but I'm sure there's more to explore :) Overall, definitely going back here again.. a great recommendation to those people craving Korean food :) read more

Pocha Eats - Braised Pork :) - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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I saw this place on Instagram a few days ago and decided to try it for lunch since my husband and I both had the day off. It's tucked away in the corner of a strip mall and if you're just driving by, you'd probably miss it. The inside is a good mid size restaurant. It's not huge, but has more than a few tables. There are two tvs playing one on each side. They have a register towards the back, I assume for people ordering to go. I ordered a pork belly bento box and my husband got the bulgogi sliders. The sliders came out maybe a minute before my bento box and they smelled amazing, almost made me regret my choice until it came out. The pork belly was so good, especially with the sauce that comes with it. The food wasn't super heavy so I left full, but not ready for sleep. I'm already trying to decide what to get the next time we come. read more

Pocha Eats - Pork belly bento box - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Went after work with my friend. Was sat right away. Service was great and the inside has such a cute vibe! We tried the bossam and it was sooooo good! The glaze is amazing and the banchans were fantastic! We also got tteokbokki and it was amazing too. Overall, a wonderful experience with delicious food! read more

Pocha Eats - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Portions are small. I got the soy garlic chicken wings; the wings were not golden fried, still pretty white. Lacks flavor.

Casual Korean food eatery We ordered Bossam - so tasty but cut really thick Chicken Wings - came out piping hot but was overpriced Spicy Pork with Tofu - underwhelming Spicy Cold Noodles - not the typical cold noodle I was expecting and the ratio of noodle to veggies were so off Food came out quickly! read more

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We finally decided to try this Korean restaurant and are very glad to know that we made the right decision. We tried their Bossum and Seafood pancake and I can honestly say that they were really delicious. Our server was very friendly and professional. Their pricing is very reasonable. We will definitely come back and highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Pocha Eats - Bossum and Seafood Pancake / 해물파전 - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

Service was nice as it seems to be a small, family run business. Menu is very limited. Food disappoints on Korean restaurant expectations as no panoply of refillable banchan side dishes are included with your meal. Taste is mostly okay (pork belly was good but udon soup was very bland) but serving sizes are very small. read more

Pocha Eats - Hot Udon - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Very easy to find restaurant with tons of parking. Sadly parking is plentiful because most of the businesses in this plaza seem to be gone. After awkwardly trying to get through their magnetic screen door curtain we were greeted by very friendly employees. Menu has a large variety of items and most seemed meant to be shared and accompanied by booze. Lots of pub style dishes. What brought us here was the "Pocha Bossam" which is soy glazed pork belly served with a delicious vinegary dipping sauce, raw green onion, daikon radish, and kimchi. We got the regular portion which was plentiful for two people to share. More than two people you'll want to get the larger size because this stuff is so good you'll want a big enough portion so you won't be fighting for slices. The employee made sure to let us know you want to grab a piece and eat it with the garnishes after dipping in the sauce. My wife and I both loved every bite and devoured it. The pork belly was braised or steamed so it wasn't crispy, just melt in your mouth tender. Just know they do not serves these with wraps like other Korean restaurants. You eat it with the garnish. I noticed some reviews are disappointed in this serving style so figured I'd mention it. We also ordered a serving of boneless chicken. What came out was a mountain of fried goodness. There's several flavors to choose from and we picked the soy garlic. It was more on the sweet side than I expected and I didn't taste much soy flavor but it was definitely heavy on the garlic. We ate a large amount but ended up tapping out and taking some home due to the enormous portion size. It tasted great the next day straight out of the fridge. Super crispy batter yet maintained moist tender chicken. To drink my wife and I shared a bottle of Green Grape Sochu. For $10 I was expecting this to be wine cooler strength but my wife and I had a pretty good buzz after polishing off the bottle. They had a lot of interesting sochu flavors so we'll definitely try another next visit. They gave us some pretzels with the drink. All the customers here seemed to be in a good mood. Service was so friendly you couldn't help but be in a good mood. Another employee was in the corner staging food for photos I assume for social media. He was taking pictures of bento boxes that I now see on yelp. Looks like they've expanded the menu since I was here a month or so ago. Can't wait to return! read more

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We were welcomed right when we walked in. The menu had a lot of tasty dishes to choose from but we settled on the Spicy Pork plate and the Pocha Bossam (Glazed Pork Belly). The food was delicious and came out rather quickly. As we were eating we enjoyed the few Korean paintings and landmarks painted across the walls. We enjoyed ourselves and will be back to try the Bulgogi Sliders and Kimchi fried rice!!! read more

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Quick, easy, and local, all while tasting great I've only tried their beef and pork bento so far, but I like it enough to want to stop by again. read more

Pocha Eats - Menu as of 10/04/2025 - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

I've been coming here quite often, so we usually get the short ribs and the seafood pancake! The place is super clean as well as decadent with all the TVs of all the different K-pop singers and dancers. The waiters and waitresses are very attentive and know when to provide extra water for us. Definitely check out their happy hour menu! Parking you'll have to find on the streets or the structure. Definitely will come back again. read more

Pocha Eats - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

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The restaurant is clean but had a few flies around the table. The menu was easy to follow as it had photos of each of the items. My table got the grilled tteok bokki, original chicken wings, and soy glazed bossam (full order). The tteok bokki and chicken were good but nothing that stood out. The chicken comes with a dipping sauce. I think it's one of the sauces used for the flavored options. The rice cakes in the tteok bokki were good but the dumplings and the seaweed noodle rolls were a bit dry. The soy glazed bossam was the star of the meal! I've had bossam before but never a glazed one. The meat is soft while the outside is candied. It also comes with a dipping sauce but the meat is full of flavor that I didn't need it. read more

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Love, love, love this place! This quaint fusion style Korean place is a little hole in the wall located in Cerritos. They're open pretty late (9pm - 11pm depending on the day) and have a very family friendly atmosphere! Their menu is a little small, which I actually prefer because of decision paralysis. All their items are super tasty. We often get the army stew, royal soba noodles with perilla seed, and chicken quesadilla. The chicken quesadilla (not pictured) is honestly SO good, especially when you dip it in the army stew! I don't know how they do it, but there is so much chicken and flavor jam packed into the quesadilla. I don't think I could replicate it at home no matter how many times I tried. It was so good with the army stew, we got it twice in a row for dinner. Highly recommend this place! It seems like a family run place that has a lot to offer, especially when those late night cravings hit!! read more

Pocha Eats - Army stew with the addition of extra ramen noodles and tofu - Korean Near Me - Cerritos, California

The service here is wonderful. The servers are very kind and they attend to you very quickly. It's a casual Korean restaurant with plenty of seating inside. I ordered the fried Japchae dumplings, seafood pancakes, and donkatsu. The fried Japchae dumplings only have noodles inside so it's a lot of carbs and it tastes okay...the seafood pancakes is a lot better. Moderate amount of seafood and very crispy. Donkatsu again is okay. It's a bit tough even though it's thin. Overall, reasonable price but the food is just okay! read more

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