Hanmi means grandma! This food definitely hits the spot. It's located in the corner of a small…read moreplaza but such a hidden gem. Definitely felt like a welcome home when I came into the restaurant to eat. They were attentive and helpful with ordering and the food came out so quickly.

I came here for dinner with a friend a little before 7pm and was able to get seated right away…read more I was excited to try this place due to the good reviews and with the previous owners who made amazing naengmyeon I was hoping this new management would be able to carry on the work of the previous one. My mom also tried this place and recommended it, so I felt confident this would be a spot I would be coming often. We ordered the naengmyeon combo with spicy marinated pork and a side of soybean paste stew. The lady was nice when she seated us, but seemed a little bothered when we only ordered the above items, because she coldly asked "if that was all" and we said yes. She walked away then yells back asking if we wanted rice because rice wasn't included, and we said no. Despite the rough start with the vibe of the lady who took our order I was still hopeful the food itself would make up for it. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best. I've never had naengmyeon that had so much chili flakes, and as someone who doesn't mind them, it was weird. The soybean paste soup was bland. And the side dishes were just okay. After the meal, I got really thirsty and my face was puffy so they are using msg. If it was a good meal, I wouldn't have minded the msg, but for food that was mediocre at best was not worth it. Although I won't be back, I did see people ordering for take out nonstop, so there must be some other dish that is giving them customers.

This place holds a special place in my heart as one of the first local Korean restaurants I've…read moreeaten at since I moved to the area. It's in a small, almost empty-ish plaza, but it's a little mom-and-pop gem. Ambiance (5/5): Walk right in and you'll see that it's on the small side, but a cute and simple restaurant with family vibes. Depending on the time of day, it can feel somewhat empty while at other times somewhat busy. Service (3/5): It's nothing too special, but the workers are always friendly. It's somewhat self serve. You order at the front and then you wait for them to call your order. Then you pick up your tray of food, eat, and place the trays towards the front when done. Food (5/5): Everything we have eaten here over the years is so yummy. Their hot stone bibimbap is chock-full of ingredients with just the right amount of sesame oil and flavor; we often have to pack some of it to go. Their army stew (budaejigae) is my absolute favorite, and I've compared it to a lot of other Korean stew places, some way pricier and this one still takes the cake. It has a wonderful roasted flavor from all the meats they put in and I love going for the ramen first. I always take extra to go since it's small but filling. The best part? Let's not forget that they have self serve all-you-can-eat banchan (side dishes) and they do not skimp on variety. There's your usuals like the napa kimchi, radish kimchi and fish cakes, but they also have mac salad, potato salad, japchae and other goodies which works well for your picky toddlers. Overall, this is a wonderful little restaurant that deserves a visit over and over when you're just craving some comfort korean food at decent prices.

This is a hole in a wall, mom and pop kind of restaurant but serving one of the most authentic…read moreKorean food. It is self served, in which you go up to order, they'll give you a plate for self served banchan, and you grab your own utensils. Once you're done, you have to return the trays and plates back. The food is made to order and very tasty. We ordered all their "must try" and it was really good. The side dishes were definitely home made. I highly recommend the seafood pork bone soup noodle because it was super tasty, but be aware that mild is still kind of spicy. The lady in the front was strict but reasonable, just like any real place should be. Customers were mostly family they knew the place and chatted with the boss. The atmosphere is very simple with tables that you can sit anywhere.

We were seated right away and greeted with warm welcomes from all the staff. Dylan is very nice and…read moreprovided great service. ordered the hot stone beef short rib and beef soup :)

Great for family style dinner. Get your meat on! It's…read morereally good so you know you gonna wait for a table

I've been here a handful of times and this has become my go-to spot when I'm craving traditional…read moreKorean comfort food! Their portion sizes are generous and the flavors always hit the spot. Here are my go-to orders: Pork Bone Soup ($19.99) Good amount of meaty pork bones and the meat was fall-of-the-bone tender! The broth was hearty and flavorful with a slight kick. Seafood Pancake ($23.99) My new favorite spot for seafood pancake. It was always super crispy and loaded with seafood! Overall, this place is a mom and pop shop that delivers quality food at a reasonable price. The restaurant feels spacious with plenty of booth seating. The food took 20-30 minutes to come out and they were worth the wait! My only suggestion is for them to serve the banchan before the food came out.

One of my favorite Korean food restaurants. The man who greets us is always very welcoming. Food…read moretakes a while to be prepared because there is only one lady cooking everything. But trust me, I swear she cooks everything with some magical ingredients because the food always tastes amazing! THIS FOOD IS FOR THE SOUL!! Meaning it will make you feel better when you have it :) The place always makes me think like I'm inside a big wooded ship so it's chill, not noisy and very clean. Thank you for the best bibimbap! TT

This place never misses. I've been coming here for a while, and it's honestly one of my comfort…read morefood spots. My go-to order is the original spicy beef tofu soup with the galbi combo, and it always hits every time. The food is consistently flavorful, comforting, and satisfying, which is why I keep coming back. Service is also really solid. The food comes out fast, and even their to-go orders are always packed carefully and well-organized. The ambience is pretty average, but the quality and consistency of the food are what really stand out here. Overall, a reliable spot for Korean comfort food that always delivers

My friend and I came back from Vegas after EDC weekend exhausted and starving, and we were honestly…read moreso excited to eat here after the long trip home. Unfortunately, this ended up being one of the worst dining experiences I've had at a BCD Tofu location. Right away, one of our rice bowls never came out. We mentioned it to our server and she said she'd bring it over, but she never did. We kept waiting while everyone else was already eating. Then came the part that honestly grossed all of us out. We had stacked all of our dirty side dish plates together to help clear space on the table. When we asked for refills on the banchan, instead of bringing fresh plates, the server literally unstacked the dirty used plates from the pile and started refilling those same dirty plates. That felt extremely unsanitary and honestly like something a health inspector or corporate would not be okay with at all. To make things worse, when we asked for a water refill, the server spilled water all over my Crocs and socks. Accidents happen, but there was barely any apology or urgency after it happened. The floor was also super dirty and the entire restaurant just felt poorly maintained. Between the careless service, lack of cleanliness, and unsanitary handling of dishes, this location seriously needs improvement. We came in excited to finally have a comforting meal after a long weekend and left completely disappointed.

This place knows how to pack Togo food Legit like in Korea…read more! Sealed so nothing leaks If your looking for good Korean food Hidden hole in the wall spot,Very underrated Kahlbi gim Portion 10/10 Flavor amazing 8/10 Fall off the bone wis they gave you most sauce Sweet photos and squash was a little dry Seafood pan cake Portion 10/10 Flavor 10/10 Huge portion, each bite had sea food in pan cake, not just batter Blood sausage soup Portion 10/10 Flavor 9/10

A really comforting Korean spot in LA. We ordered the Spicy…read moreBraised Beef Short Rib, Beef Rib Soup with Glass Noodles, and Chive Pancake--everything tasted rich, warm, and very homemade. The beef rib was HUGE (literally bigger than my arm) and incredibly tender. I also loved the sweet kabocha pumpkin inside the stew. Even the takeout packaging is thoughtfully designed and well-sealed, which shows great attention to detail. I've heard their handmade blood sausage is amazing too--saving that for next time. Great flavor, clean space, and excellent value. Will definitely return!

Pocha Eats is definitely a hidden gem in Cerritos, especially if you are looking for a late-night…read morespot. 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.

This restaurant is right down the street from where we live, and for years we've been saying, "We…read morehave 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!

Food: The Pork Neck Bone soup was as good as it was filling. Some places skimp out on the meat, but…read morethis one gave a sufficient amount, making the portion size potentially good enough for two. Also, the Banchan selection was nice--kept reaching for more! Service: Great! It wasn't busy on a Saturday evening, so our group of seven was (immediately) seated in a semi-private area toward the back. Ambiance: Casual. Parking: Ample parking. Located in a plaza.

Chung Dam Tofu is a Korean restaurant located in a plaza with other food spots and stores. It has a…read moreprivate parking lot which is convenient. Came here on a weeknight with a friend and there were other guests but it was not too busy. We were greeted and seated immediately. The menu has a lot of interesting dishes, especially the Tofu Soup section. We both ordered the Wild Sesame Seed Tofu Soup. Food came out pretty quickly, along with the banchan. The Tofu Soup was good. The sesame seed flavor was subtle. Not sure if that is the intention. We liked that it was served with purple rice. For the banchan, we were given an assortment of things, and we noted that the fritter/pancake and the cucumber kimchi were really good. Overall, giving Chung Dam Tofu a 4/5. Food and service were both good. The space no frills and pretty big with a good number of tables. Menu seems priced a bit higher than we are used to seeing, but if the other items are just as good or better, they are probably worth it. Would recommend to others and would return to try other menu items.

Love this place! The medium gam-ja-tang already has a good portion of meat with potatoes, pasta,…read moreand perilla leaves/seeds. The pork cutlet is pretty big, and the crunch factor is definitely there. We also got the mini toppokki and the chicken bulgogi, which were both flavorful. Honestly, all the dishes and the sides they offer hit the spot. My personal favorite sides are the kimchi, the cucumber with radish, and the fishcake. Service was wonderful- the lady taking care of us was friendly and accommodating. They also have a call bell, which makes it easier if you need to call the servers for anything instead of flagging them down. For the interior, I like the lighting display- gives a nice illumination to the place. It's a plus that they're also open late till 12am!

Yoooooooooooooooooooooo! This spot was actually pretty fire We ordered the large spicy pork bone…read moresoup and the broth was CRAZY flavorful, definitely the highlight. But heads up... if you're starving starving, it's mostly bones with not that much actual meat on them so make sure you order some extra dishes with it. It was my first time trying it because that's what my friends recommended, but normally I would've gone with the seafood or beef tofu soup for way more protein, plus a plate of galbi or bulgogi on the side Honestly next time I'm definitely doing tofu soup with galbi instead -- better combo in my opinion and probably more filling than that giant soup that's supposed to serve 3. The teokbokki was super good though, and all the side dishes were hittin too Especially the fresh kimchi... not too sour or overly fermented like some places. Service was crazy fast even though we pulled up around 10:30pm, and the servers were super friendly. Ambiance was your classic chill Korean spot, nothing fancy but solid vibes all around

We are here for this giant katsu!!!!…read more Well yeah... it's bigger than my face and probably double the size of my hand!! Still perfectly crispy on the outside and super juicy inside ‍ Also ordered the corn cheese And yup... it was HUGE too! But... more cheese!!! The bulgogi cheese fries though Their food is the ultimate combo to pair with beer We also didn't forget the signature tteokbokki ‍ Plus, they have buy 1 get 1 beer or soju during happy hour Ig: socalhkfoodies

Okay service is great. It's the first time I've been to a restaurant where I don't need to ask for…read morerefills of water because the lady kept replacing our carafe! Thank you for that! It "looks like a typical burger joint inside with Booths. There's a side door for to go orders. Food service was quick and the portions are big. For their price, I would hope so. We ordered the following: Bulgolgi Fries Garlic Steak Noodle Egg Cheese corn Ranking in best to so-so, I'd have to say is the steamed egg. Yes, I was surprised too. I thought the Bulgolgi fries would be number one. Sadly it's not. If you mess up steamed egg, ima gonna say no to the rest of your menu. I would order two next time and just stick to that. The cheese corn was okay, but compared to PaDak and other local Korean spot I say skip this. The cheese tasted weird to me and I did t like that it was also a kraft American cheese. As a cheese lover, I only expect that square cheese to be on a burger or cheese melt. The Bulgolgi Fries could serve 3 people. But it was drenched with sauce, and spicy sauce. Not enough Bulgolgi to pay $20. The cut of fries were this nd tasted like sweet potato. It just didn't fit my taste buds. The Garlic noodle okay. That's Al I have to say about that. I'm glad I finally tried this place, but I don't know if I would come back for anything on their menu. I would rather go next door or across the street.