Seoul Stop is an all-in-one Korean convenience store with a DIY ramen station, Korean snacks & drinks, cosmetics (mostly Korean beauty products), blind boxes, and living essentials. The store is located on Level 2 of The Source OC. [Parking]: Free parking is available in The Source OC parking structure. [Experience]: The snacks are fairly overpriced, but keep in mind that most of them are imported from South Korea. They have a decent selection of Sanrio merchandise, but I wouldn't say the product quality is top of the line. [Conclusion]: Overall this is a nice retail shop to check out if you are visiting The Source OC. read more

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This shop is your one stop shop for all things Korean. Love that they expanded. They have products from skincare to stationary to snacks. The ramen bar is a nice add. Haven't tried the ramen bar yet but looks cool! read more

Such a cute little convenient store that sells SO MUCH! Ramen that you can make there, ice cups, skin care, make up! This is such a great store tucked inside The Source. I definitely recommend checking them out! TikTok: m.Albright IG: rs.Albright read more

A MUST if you're visiting the Source. I mean with how dead it is sometimes and with this being one of the biggest shops there, it's a no brainer. Lots and lots of photo opportunities both inside and outside since they have a cute shaped mirror and those large Instant Noodle table cup things outside and inside they have also a giant mirror, an airplane interior to make it look like you're traveling to Korea, the subway, etc. Staff is stationed all throughout the shop to answer your questions and probably to stop people who want 5 finger discounts. Lots of skincare and beauty products, as well as snacks and cute items. There's a lot of items I don't see even in Korean supermarkets, which is pretty neat. I like that they have the hot sweet potatoes, the ice cups where you can buy other drinks and they have that drink mix recommendation too. Definitely a Korean webtoon and drama simulator if you LARP hard enough. It's also a great place to get cute gifts too, lots of Korean characters I'm not super familiar with, but there's lots of merch for them including plushie keychains, notebooks, stationery, patches, stickers, etc. Will do a deeper dive the next time I'm here. read more

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1-22-2026 My first time seeing this store in person, and I'm definitely overstimulated, but they carry so many cute Korean products! They have everything from food, drinks, sunglasses, plushies, household products, stationery, skincare, makeup, dog clothes, socks, and the self-serve ramyun bar. I like that they carry some traditional Korean souvenir items and that it's subway-themed. It's a one-stop shop for anything and everything you could possibly need, especially if you love Korean culture. The stickers and little stuffed animals are the cutest. They even have a little photo-booth near the front for Valentine's Day that's still up. I remember when there was nothing here except for a piano sitting outside. The Source has definitely been evolving over the years. read more

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Many Korean items at this store from house goods, make up, snacks to skin care and much more. Pretty big store and could easily spend a good hour here just looking through all the stuff. Again I think all sales are final, lost a star for that. read more

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I would like to share a concern regarding my recent shopping experience. I spent a total of ( $99.92 medicube sets + $30 lacto fit + $1.99 on ice cream) at the store. At the time of checkout, I was not informed about a promotion offering a special giveaway with three gift items. When I asked an employee at the entrance about any ongoing promotions, I was told that there were none. However, I later noticed a promotional stand advertising a "3 gift giveaway" offer. I then returned inside the store and received one item (a cushion) from the cashier. Then I went again and ask about their promotions to give me the amuse set because I spent over $100 not $60. Since my total purchase exceeded $100, I would like clarification on why I was not offered the full promotional set at the time of checkout. I respectfully ask that staff knowledge of active promotions be updated to prevent similar misunderstandings in the future. read more

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We got a recommendation to come here for my KPop fanatic kiddo, and Seoul Stop did not disappoint! My kid loved it because it had a large variety of items (vinyls, CDs, posters, etc) of all her favorite bands, and I was pleasantly surprised that it had a lot of Korean beauty and skin products as well as Asian snacks and plushy toys. The store was HUGE. And there was something for everyone here! read more

Seoul Stop - Convenience Stores Near Me - Buena Park, California

Firstly, Seoul Stop is amazing! This seems like a new addition to the Source and it is definitely one of the best shops here. Korean skin care, Korea exclusive snacks and drinks, artificial press on nails, dog toys/clothes, ramen noodles, Korean donuts, stationary, Blue Elephant sunglasses.. the list goes on. We recently came back from Korea and there were so many brands here that we only saw overseas. So as expected, it does cost a bit more but its still cheaper than booking a flight! I bought a white slipper dog toy from Artbox in korea and I was so happy to find the brown version here. If you don't know, Artbox is a well known chain store in Korea that sells cute stationary and knick knacks so it was pretty cool to find the same exact products here. My biggest tip? Come here BEFORE you go to other stores in the Source. The prices here are much much better than the other stores for the SAME exact products. For example, we found a keychain nail clipper with ear pick and miffy keychain for almost half the price as the previous store we went to. Go check out Seoul Stop! read more

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Such a cute concept. Definitely makes me want to visit Korea. The little details like the seating area outside that's set up to make you feel like you're outside a convenience store in Korea with the street mirrors...so nostalgic. I was also impressed by their k-beauty/skin care offerings. If it went viral, they'll most likely have it here. As for snacks and drinks they definitely have a lot for you to choose from. A lot of the snacks you can find at hmart, but they also have a good selection that you probably can't find elsewhere. I just wish they had the actual banana milk in the OG packaging, as advertised on their poster stand. It looks like they are still working on one end of the store, so I can't wait to see what they do to that side. The store is huge with so much to look at. Prices weren't crazy high. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Seoul Stop is a get all around shop for your skincare, snacks and drinks! They had an event with Volcano Carbonara and Faker! I got a keychain, mouse pad, Faker x Paldo noodles and the Volcano Carbonara noodles at this event! Instead, there's a plethora of blind boxes and accessories that you can grab at this shop! The workers are more likely walking around and helping out with whatever needs necessary! I definitely recommend getting your wants and needs at this shop if they're related to Korean cuisine, beauty, and/or clothing. TIP: This shop is at the Source OC and in the corner on the second floor of the Source/ same floor as Seed Water Coffee! read more

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It's always so fun to come in this store that has lots of k-beauty, k-food and self serve ramen stations. It makes me feel like I'm in Myeondong in Seoul! This store is on the 2F at The Source, which is a plaza full of Korean restaurants and kpop stores. It is always very happening here on the weekends and so much fun to browse around. read more

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The girl at the register wouldn't give me a tray for the ramen she said "you're all set" but charged me the $3 to use the machine to make the ramen so I asked her for four trays for us, then she got four bowls then squeezed them together, I asked her why is she squeezing them together if we are about to use them? She said "I thought you wanted to buy?" I spent $50 so her statement has no logic, just a rude person at the register that has no manners, do not recommend read more

This is the instant noodles heaven for Korean ramen fans. It's beyond the best with instant hot water so you can eat right away! They also have so many Korean products to discover. Love it!! read more

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So much stuff to buy, eat, and enjoy. Felt like I was in Seoul again with different subway stops, make your own ramyun machines, all the stationary goodies, beauty products, and snacks. Highly recommend it to anyone who loves K culture. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Shopping in Buena Park, Orange County, California... My friend, Cece, in Northern California sent me an Instagram post about Seoul Stop. This store is like going to a Korean shop at a train station! Located on the second level of The Source (shopping complex), Seoul Stop is in a corner, at the top of a staircase. Inside, there are Korean snacks, beverages, cosmetics, skin care supplies, plushies, socks, and more! I saw Miffy, Care Bears, BT21, Sanrio, and Line Friends characters! I had to get Tennis Cony and Soccer Brown! So cute! If you want to eat a package of ramen, there's a station for customers to assemble their noodles with hot water! When you're ready, take your bowl outside to the dining area and enjoy! When you go, remember to get a Loyalty card. Each purchase of $50 = one stamp! read more

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A huge convenience store with Korean snacks, cosmetics, decor, etc. There's very little signage at The Source pointing to its location: just look for the layers of artificial turf stairs. I was able to find many different types of Korean snacks that I was not able to find elsewhere. While you're here, check out other businesses in the OC's Korean business area. read more

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Check your store receipts before you leave this store. I was charged $29.99 for an item that I did not purchase. I looked at my receipt when I got home and saw that the first item out of six other products was something I did not purchase. I'm thinking that someone did a price check before I came up and they forgot to clear it on the cash register. I tried calling the store and they don't pick up the phone. I also have messaged on yelp to get back to me so I can get a credit back to my credit card, have not received a response back. I don't live close by so it's not convenient to drive back to the store. This was my first time visiting the store. It's a great place to shop for kbeauty but to be charged for something I didn't buy was upsetting. Now I will have to try and contact the credit card company to dispute the charge if I don't hear from you. read more

This place was like transporting to a large convenient store in Korea. With an instant noodle bar where you can make yourself a bowl of ramen. The rest of the store was stocked with products from Korea. The space outside also decorated as if you were sitting street side. It was just missing some street food. read more

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THEE cutest little Korean Convenience Store outside of Korea!!! Located in The Source in Buena Park, Seoul Stop is an adorable, instagrammable space that sells everything from K-beauty products to Korean snacks and drinks to sunrises to a Ramyun Bar! Is a bright, fun space that definitely goes above and beyond to make its visitors feel like they have been transported to Korea! Prices are great and the selection is awesome! Whether you're looking for a quick snack or cosmetics, Seoul Stop has it all! read more

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Came across here as I was browsing the stores at the Source OC. There is a lot of stuff in here such as skin care, hair care, accessories, and they have a bar where you can make ramen. The prices here are very reasonable for Korean products. It's like prices directly from Korea and a lot cheaper than buying from Amazon or an American retail store. read more

After watching multiple YouTube videos of how fun convenient stores are in Korea, I've always wanted to experience the DIY ramen and juice/coffee packets with ice cups. I must say... Seoul stop is the closest convenience store to mimic that, without having to fly to Korea! Seoul stop has aisles of ramen, DIY ramen hot water station, facial products, drink packets w/ ice cups, other beverages, snacks, squid game dalgona, and even shoes. The interior is clean and modern, staff is super friendly and helpful with any questions we had! We couldn't wait but to grab a ramen bowl just to use their hot water station even though we just ate downstairs lol. The boiling EZ cook hot plate station was not working the time we went. We could only use the hot water filler which was fine since it's for a bowl. I would love to try the EX cook station next time! The decor inside and outside of the store is beyond awesome. It really makes us feel like we walked into a convenient store at Apgujeong subway station in Korea! read more

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Seoul Stop is a great store to check out while at the Source. It's got a great selection of Korean beauty and food products. It even has stuff from Artbox, a Korean stationery brand. It's got a good mix of everything, and even has ramyeon and toppings available for purchase, as well as those Korean convenience store drink pouches. read more

Pretty cool spot that has everything from Korea. My daughter was super excited to see her favorite teenie ping toys here but wow is everything so expensive. It was super packed and aisles are small so if you don't like crowds, don't come here. They even have a Ramen station where you can make Ramen and eat on the spot. Overall it's a cool place but too expensive. read more

I decided to check this place out. They have something for everyone. I like how they have snacks, beauty, and etc. I was able to get some ice cream. The store is clean and I like how they have a variety of items. I also like the layout and how they have tables and seating outside. read more

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Reminds me of being in Korea! This place is located at The Source plaza, on the third level in the corner. It's a pretty big store that sells cosmetics, toys, snacks. It's brightly lit and plenty to see. Any drinks and food need to be left outside of the store on a cart. What first lured me in was the DIY ramyun that allows you to conveniently use their hot water and eat instant ramen! There are seats and tables outside if you'd like. Japan's DIY ramen stores have green onions and other toppings but this place only have a bowl and water. At first it was tempting since it smelled good, but it was +$3 to use their bowl and water for convenience. It's a bit gimmicky and figured it wasn't worth it for a bowl of instant ramen that I can make at home. Still cool to eat if you want a quick meal! Parking for the plaza is free and easy to find. read more

I love the store it has everything that I like to get in the store it's a great store

It's SO CUTE here!! My son loved eating ramen, and I loved all the skincare products (esp. tocobo!). I'll be coming here regularly! read more

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They have everything Korean here. From makeup, to skincare, to snacks/drinks, eyewear, stationary items, etc. They also have an area to make your own ramen. It reminds me of Korea's convenience stores, definitely will be coming back here whenever I'm in SoCal. read more

Seoul Stop - Convenience Stores Near Me - Buena Park, California

Seoul Stop is a Korean Convenience Store located on the 2nd floor of the Source OC in Buena Park. They sell Korean Cosmetics, tons of snacks, ramen, candies, and drinks, they have blind boxes, and tons of other cool things to check out. Cost of the items may be bordering on the high side, but it's just fun to look around to get some convenience items. In particular, I love that you could buy ramen of your choice and you can heat/eat your chosen noodles in house. It has cool vibes, the kpop was blasting, and there were tons of gems here to be found. read more

Neat little place with a bunch of Korean knick-knacks, snacks, skincare products, and random K-pop stuff. Weird that this place isn't in the official Source directory considering it's one of the busiest stores in the whole mall. I know I sound like a boomer when I say this and I am most definitely not one (closer to Gen A than the baby boomers), but it is so rare to be greeted with a smile when visiting almost any establishment these days. This is doubly the case when dealing with the younger generation. I appreciate the Hispanic gentleman's friendliness who was working the check-out line. Thanks for the pleasant experience and I hope you are appreciated by management. read more

It honestly feels like I'm back in Korea! Can't believe I can eat ramen like this here haha. It's just like a real Korean convenience store! read more

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As a customer who has shopped here since it opened, I was very disappointed with my recent interaction with the employees. Today, I purchased an item in cash on behalf of a friend, and the employee told me change was 40 cents. Out of habit, I checked the receipt and saw it should be 43 cents. 3 cents isn't much, but since it was my friend's money, I mentioned it. Only then did she say since she didn't have pennies, she decided to say it was 40 cents instead. I understand there's a coin shortage, but I would have appreciated transparency upfront rather than having to discover it myself. I asked if I could repay in another way, but she said no since the transaction was done. It seemed like she didn't want to deal with reversing it. When I asked why she couldn't refund me and let me pay in another way, she just said it's "only 3 cents" so I should like move on. Again, it wasn't about the amount--it was about how the situation was handled. I felt deceived and dismissed. She made me feel like I was in the wrong for simply asking for correct change. Seeing that I wasn't leaving, she then told me only the manager could help and asked me to wait until she saw him. It was awkward standing there and I saw that she wasn't calling him over, so I eventually had to find him myself. The manager appeared annoyed but ultimately resolved the issue by giving me a nickel instead of reversing the transaction. While the problem was technically resolved, the entire process felt unnecessarily drawn out and uncomfortable. In hindsight, I wished I got a refund from the manager and bought the item elsewhere. The issue itself was minor, but the way it was handled left a very negative impression. The interaction was unprofessional and unhelpful. I used to enjoy supporting this business, but this experience has made me reconsider returning. I shared this same review on Google and am posting it here as well for awareness. If you choose to visit, I recommend checking your receipt and verifying your change, as my experience with staff was not professional. read more

Ramir was awesome and had great customer service! He was also very friendly and made me laugh so hard overall customer service was a 10/10 and I think this will be a regular spot of mine from jow on for cute items as well as Korean snacks!! I would recommend this place to all of my friends! read more

What a fun little store tucked inside The Source plaza! The Seoul Stop is a treasure trove of Korean cosmetics, ramen, and snacks. The first thing you'll notice when you walk in is the giant wall of instant ramen--it's impressive. You can grab a pack, pay at the register, and even cook it right there in the microwaves tucked underneath the wall. Don't forget to add extras like egg or cheese from the fridge by the counter. There's so much to browse, and they even have cute photo spots throughout the store that make the visit even more enjoyable. read more

Cool variety of items here from Korea! Fun, cool vibe and feels like a subway station with the interior and exterior designs. I loved looking at all the food products and drinks. There were some things I've never seen before at regular Korean supermarkets. It was cool seeing the massive ramen self service station! Definitely a unique place! read more

This place is such a hilarious. I purchased lottery ticket here and I won few dollars, so I kindly asked them to exchange my winning ticket to cash, but they refused it, because they do not have any cash. The manager said he can only exchange my prize to same lottery ticket that I have purchased. What a joke. I know people have to pay for their lottery tickets only in cash when they are making purchase, but manager said he doesn't have any cash. Who would also believe they are running their convenient store business without any cash. Does that make any sense? Stop lying and be professional. You guys shouldn't sell any lottery ticket if you are not going to let customers to collect their prizes in cash. Reply to owner's response: Don't make excuse, and stop being nonsense again. I just won 10 dollars. Are you saying your business doesn't even have 10 dollars in cash? Shame on you. read more

The concept is nice. However, the LOUD music is obnoxious! Also the security people are Off putting. Business would do better if the toned it down a bit. read more

Seoul Stop is an absolute gem for anyone who loves Korean snacks, skincare, and all things K-culture! Walking in, I was immediately reminded of the Korean convenience stores I visited--they've done such a great job curating a fun and authentic selection. They have a great variety of items, including Korean skincare, cute stationery, ramen, chips, candy, sweets, and more. One of my favorite finds was the viral ice cups with the ice ball, perfect for enjoying juice or coffee pouches just like in Korea! A really cool feature is that you can prepare your ramen in-store and enjoy it outside at their seating area--such a fun and nostalgic experience! If you're looking for a one-stop shop for all your Korean favorites, this is the place to go. Highly recommend checking out Seoul Stop--you'll love it! read more

Did not know what we were in for when we walked into this store but I was definitely blown away by it! This store is true to its name. It felt like everything and all things Korean could be found here. They had everything from Korean foods, merch, skincare, and what feels like, every single Korean ramen! The store isn't as large as a Target, it's maybe the size of two 7-11s, but we spent about 30-45 minutes wandering the aisles. I also love how one end of the store also had an instant ramen station where you could grab the ramen packet you want and make it there and eat it outside on their makeshift patio. Such a cool concept and I would definitely encourage everyone to check out this spot at least once. If you're wondering where it is at The Source. It's located on the second floor near the theater area! read more