Lil' dude and I were craving Korean BBQ, so we decided to come here for a quick lunch. Blessed by the best! we didn't have to wait long at all and were able to get a cozy small booth. The place is small but charming, cozy, and family-friendly. The staff treated us warmly, and the meats and cuts were tender and delicious. My son loved the short ribs. Our waitress checked in with us often and even helped us cut the meats, which was a nice touch. There was plenty of parking available, and the restrooms were clean and accessible. The prices are very reasonable, and it's even more affordable for kids -- children aged 5-9 can enjoy a half-price meal. read more

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Why you should go: New. Clean. They use the vents. Good quality like the original shik do rak Why you should be cautious: while the first round of brisket was delicious (5 stars). Tender. Soft. Perfect marbling. The second round was not the same. Thicker cut. Very tough and chewy. If that was round one, that would have been a 2 star review. Not their fault ish: the vent fell off onto our pan. Not their fault general, but they said that one always has issues... they should probably get those things fixed. However, our server was great. She apologized, got us new meats, worked with us considering that bad cut of meat. Was friendly and attentive even as the place became really busy. 5 stars for her. Other items: beef belly good. Pork belly delicious. Great recommendation from the server. Beef fingers good. Bulgogi good. New York strip was okay. Lots of sides. Steam egg was average. Tofu soup was good. Definitely a great contender in the area with so much competition. read more

I was really surprised there was a shik do rak in this area. The original location is what I associate the name with, but this new location is more modern! Service was quick, place was clean, and the food options were familiar. If you liked the old location, you'll love this one more. read more

Haiku: Shik Do Rak New kid on the block Brisket is nice and tender Affordable meals. --- There's a new KBBQ joint in town, and I'm excited about it. My kid loves this place too. I've come a couple of times, and this place is solid. I usually get the AYCE menu option 3-2 (29 kinds) $33.99. It has all my favorite cuts of meat--Prime Brisket, B/L Short Rib, Finger Meat, and Marinated B/L Short Rib. My fave way to enjoy the meats is to wrap them in the rice wrapper with the pickled radish, some greens, and dip them into the salted sesame oil. It's just perfection. The sides are good and complement the meal. Service is good when it's not busy. They sometimes come around to the table and help cook your food. When business picks up, you'll most likely have to flag someone down. This place is great for big groups; there are large tables available. They have good air circulation and fans. The vent is extendable, and you can pull it down closer to the grill to suck up all the smells. Come early, it gets crowded closer to meal times. read more

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My hubby and I decided to go back there for Friday lunch, basic AYCE $25.99, which are including beef briskets, bulgogi, pork belly, spicy porkbelly, soy marinated pork belly, chicken, mushrooms, onions, salad, rice papers, kimchi stew, bean paste stew, and rice. We were the 1st customers today. All the side dishes were soooo fresh, tasty, especially cucumber pickles....OMG! Sooo good. Brisket, bulgogi, pork belly all are sooooo tender. Our server was super attentive, friendly. We were so happy for Friday's Lunch. Last time I mentioned about the taste of kimchi stew and we both noticed kimchi stew was so rich, deep flavor, I want to give 5 stars this time. Thanks for listening to my feedback. Thank you so much. Everything was awesome. Great job! Any negative aspects. Fresh, tender, flavorful, excellent service.... We left w full stomach and a big smile, we won't need the dinner tonight....haha. so full, so happy! Love this BBQ place near our home!!! read more

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I love this place, it truly became a go to kbbq spot for me and my finance. The staff works hard and checks on you regularly. The meats are lean and delicious and the sides are just the perfect combination of pickled and sweet. Also finally a Kbbq spot that doesn't feel like a night club, it is incredibly well lit and love the wood everywhere. Highly recommend a casual kbbq spot. read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

Today lunch for $25.99 AYCE was awesome. The briskets, pork belly, and bulgogi were so tender, marinated well. The quality of meats was premium. Last time I noticed kimchi stew was almost watery texture wo any flavors, but today my wife and I both liked it. Finally the stew got rich broth, little pork meats, and tofu together. I give 5 stars. Thanks for fixing the flavors after our feedback. The service and side dishes were so good. Our server was so attentive, friendly. All the side dishes, fish cakes, cucumber pickles, mungbean sprouts, and kimchi are all so fresh, so flavorful. All 5 stars!!! We couldn't eat the 2nd round for our meats due to the rice papers. I love love the soft chewy rice papers. It made me soooo full. Haha...finished a lot. My wife and I really enjoyed all the foods today. Hopefully they continue the quality of foods and service. Pros Parking, safety, service, price: 5 stars Menu: basic $25.99, $33.99, more premium are available. Ambiance: casual Cons: not really found Great BBQ place for family, friend gathering. read more

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Ordered the basic $33.99 ayce menu which had plenty of variety of meat and dishes. The banchan was absolutely delicious--perfectly seasoned and they were not stingy with refilling them. The meat was fresh, and nicely cut and seasoned. What really stood out was the service. The staff was attentive, checking in on us regularly. read more

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I use to always go to the garden grove location years ago so was happy to hear this place opened up a few months ago nearby. It's in the same plaza as the La Palma Hannam Chain. I came with a few gfs on a Sunday afternoon. The place is pretty big and accommodate large parties so was pretty excited. We got seated as soon as majority arrived. There are 3 options of AYCE meat combos so we ordered the middle one. I love their brisket! The quality of the meat is good as well. I was slightly disappointed they didn't have LA galbi in the middle tier. Everything was good but nothing really stood out. We also ordered dongchimi noodles after but this does not come in the combo and is a separate charge. The reason for the 3 stars is because of the service. This was a Sunday afternoon and there were only 2 people serving so the service was slow. They really tried but they should have more people on a weekend during peak hours helping. I would still come back again cuz the prices were decent and it was still good. read more

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Wasn't particularly looking to eat KBBQ twice in a week, but always down for it! Went looking for dinner options and was in the area for Shik Do Rak. Location is pretty easy to get to, it shares a large lot with the Super 1 Market. The restraurant is along Moody St, but you can enter the parking lot through La Palma Ave. Just be wary that everyone is trying to get a spot close to the restaurant or is dropping people off then finding parking, so it gets really congested near the spots in front of Shik Do Rak. I've read from other reviews that this is a newer location and it did feel like it was new. The space is a medium sized space, with seating along the walls and in the center. I got there around 6:30pm and was on the waitlist for about 20ish mins, which isn't bad for peak dinner time. I killed time in the Super 1 market. There are two menus to choose from in terms of what meats are available. I believe we went with the 3-2 options which had 29 menu options. There is a cheaper option for 16 menu items, but it looks to be available weekdays 11:30a - 3:00p and then from 10p - close every day. I imagine everyone tries to do the 10p menu at $25.99. Meats were really good quality, not too fatty for some of the cuts. They seemed all fresh, bright vibrant red coloring to the meats before cooking. All the banchan laid out in gold serving dishes, as well as sauce trays. The service was great, as the servers maintained each tables grills by changing them, without asking sometimes which was nice. Side were refilled frequently, and so was the water cups. I do wish they left a water pitcher at the table...through the meal my cup gradually accumulated more and more ice causing me to go through water so quick. Meats were brought out quick as well, we never waited more than 5 mins and never had to ask twice. Definitely a good kbbq spot in La Palma to go to. I would want to see how it is for the lunch/dinner happy hour times. read more

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I've been a regular at SDR since I was a kid at the OG Garden Grove location. I was so excited to hear they opened a new location close to my parent's house! Every time I go, it's always the premium beef combo with some à la carte pork belly & dong chi mi noodles!!! The meat quality at that price point can't be beat. Having the noodles as the closer washes everything down so well. The new restaurant has a lighter ambience with a hometown vibe, I love it! I will be back over and over again to satisfy my kbbq cravings on this side of town. read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

So we're frequent flyers at the Garden Grove one and we're excited to try the new one. I'm so happy it tastes just as good but is like 1,000x's cleaner! They put a lot into this restaurant and it shows. The flavor of the chili sauce is exact same. That was the most important to us. The food is all fresh and the banchan comes out ice cold and crisp. "Judy" was our server and she was exceptional. The vibe of the restaurant is contemporary but very welcoming.We will def be coming back! read more

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Came back second time today (Sunday night around 8pm). Keep in mind that wait times on weekends can be busy especially if you have a bigger group. For us we didn't wait as long since it was just me and my boyfriend. Second time back and I remember some of the workers that helped us the first time. They were there and again, they were all helpful, nice, and friendly. Food was delicious as always and we love the side dishes especially the one going around with the cart filled with side dishes when you need a refill. That's actually very smart of them to do that so they can just go around tables and refill side dishes right there especially on busy days/nights. Food was good, service was good. I'll be back again. read more

I swore off Shik Do Rak after a bad experience at their GG location a few years ago but my cousin said their new location in La Palma is so much better and she was right! We came at 7 on a Saturday night and there was little to no wait. The restaurant is pretty small for a kbbq restaurant. It's modern and very clean! They have a combo and AYCE menu. We got ordered the large SDR menu and it was plentiful for 4 people. We really liked the marinated short rib. The quality of their meats are top notch. Super tender and had good marbling. The service here is great and the staff was on top of everything. They come around with a cart to refill your banchan. They don't have a blueberry froyo machine (yet) at this location Overall would come back again! Shik Do Rak, you've redeemed yourselves!! read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

As I get older, I have realized that a five out of five restaurant does not have to be Michelin listed or have three or four dollar signs. What matters more to me now is that it is approachable, reasonably priced, and somewhere close enough that you actually want to come back. I am grateful that I live nearby because I have probably come here three or four times already. Every time I have dined here with friends, it has been a great experience. The servers are very attentive and the atmosphere is extremely cozy. You can tell they invested a lot into the interior design, especially the lighting. It feels warm and welcoming. When you dine out, you are not just paying for the food. You are also paying for the setting and the overall vibe, and this place really gives that comfortable and homey feeling. My go to order is definitely the beef belly. I could honestly eat it all day. The side dishes are also excellent. One thing I really appreciate is that they will cut the onions for you if you ask. Onion halves or large slices may look pretty, but they are harder to eat and you end up cutting them anyway, so having them prepared that way already is actually a very smart idea. Another great thing is the location. There is a Korean market right next door and a boba shop in the same plaza, so you can easily stop by both places. There are also plenty of parking spots, which is always a plus. The only small downside is that sometimes they run out of rice paper for wrapping. I love rice paper. I probably should not, but carbs equal happiness. Overall, I highly recommend this place over many other Korean barbecue spots in Orange County. I am still curious about Wynn in Buena Park and Kalbi Social Club in Irvine, but for now this is definitely my number one go to spot. read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

Shik Do Rak is hands-down one of my absolute favorite KBBQ spots, and it just keeps getting better. The quality here is consistently top-tier. You can really taste the difference in their meat quality compared to other places. I also love how attentive the staff always is, and they keep everything flowing without you ever having to ask. It's clean, spacious, and they kept everything I already loved about the original spots. If you love great meat, great service, and that signature Shik Do Rak quality, you won't be disappointed. I could eat here every week! read more

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Shik Do Rak Restaurant in La Palma is an AYCE Korean BBQ that is also known as the house of Duk Bo Sam. With plenty of free parking available, off of Moody Street and La Palma Avenue in the city of La Palma, Shik Do Rak is the best AYCE Korean BBQ in the area. We came at lunch time on 2/12/2026 and had the $25.99 selection which had 16 items including choice brisket and my favorite, beef belly. I loved the cleanliness of the place as well as great service, and is a much better improvement than the previous establishment. Come before 3pm to get the weekday lunch price and enjoy the good quality meat and panchan/side dishes. The sides were a great compliment to the meat and were well replenished upon request. So if you want AYCE Korean BBQ with good quality meat & service, then go to Shik Do Rak, and eat to your heart's content! read more

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Great meat quality and great side dishes. The radish side was a favorite. Refined compared to other local AYCE options in the area. Easy parking. Went on Monday at 6PM, a few parties but no line for our party of 8. Clean restaurant with nice ambience. Ordered the $33.99 AYCE menu option. Meats were great. We ordered beef brisket, marinated short rib, pork belly w/ ssamjang, large intestine, and kimchi stew. You cook the meats yourself. We had our grills changed out a few times and our servers were attentive. The ventilation inside could be stronger. Our 15m and 3 yr old loved the marinated short rib, pork belly, rice paper, steamed egg, rice, fish cake (not spicy and. not much pepper which was great for them) and cucumbers. They only had booster chairs but our 3 year old didn't need one and our 13 month old sat in the booth. The servers and kitchen staff in the back were really kind and kept smiling at our kids. They also gave them a treat after dinner, which the kids were thrilled about. It would be nice to have a Yelp waitlist option so you could do some grocery shopping near by. We are local and will be back! This will be our new kbbq spot. read more

Shik Do Rak - Beef belly - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

Came here on a Saturday evening around 6 PM and there was already a line out the door. You can join the waitlist through Yelp, which is convenient, though the quoted wait time wasn't very accurate and we ended up waiting a bit longer than expected. The space is on the smaller side, so longer waits during peak hours make sense. I'd recommend checking in early if you're planning to come on a weekend. They offer three different pricing tiers, all reasonably affordable. Our group chose the $33.99 option for the higher quality meats, and it was well worth it. The cuts were flavorful, tender, and had excellent marbling. The banchan selection was also great, including fish cake, two varieties of kimchi, pickled cucumbers, bean sprouts, and seaweed salad. Service was phenomenal, easily some of the best I've experienced at a KBBQ spot. The staff checked in frequently, swapped grills promptly, and made sure we always had what we needed. We'll definitely be back, this has become our new go-to KBBQ spot. read more

What a pleasant surprise when this place opened up, replacing the dump that was previously there. Wow. Sucks all kbbq everywhere is $30+ now (ayce). It was definitely worth every cent. Meat was fresh, great service, clean, 10/10 atmosphere. Friendly staff... had some laughs. I lived in Koreatown, Los Angeles for 5 years... and I approve of this establishment. Welcome to La Palma! read more

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This place used to be Hwang So Go Jip, and I love how they remodeled it. The updated look feels much nicer and more modern. The meats were good, the service was good as well, and it is a nice smaller KBBQ spot nearby. The line can get long, so definitely try to get there early. Parking can also be a little busy since the lot is shared with a market. read more

Walking in around 6 pm the place was empty. I was surprised because it was dinner time. When you first walk in, the people are friendly. The guys there were helpful. Although some of them forgot to put out steamed egg order and meat order in. For dinner, you only have 2 options. We got the sides and they were all very bland. Nothing stood out. We asked for salad and they straight up gave us salad with no dressing on it. The meat quality was amazing got the first round. However, it was all downhill from there. It was all fatty and some were super chewy. Not good cuts of meat. Their steamed egg was not seasoned at all. We asked for salt and pepper to season it. We also used it to season the meat because the sauces were very watery. I've been to the garden grove location and thought it would be good. But I was wrong. Very disappointed. read more

Came on a Sunday night for dinner around 7 and just waited for around 5-10 mins before we got seated. Very solid AYCE kbbq option that is reasonably priced for the quality. Meat quality was good, side dishes were very tasty. Service was excellent in terms of checking in for additional meat orders as well as proactively changing our grill plates. Overall enjoyed my meal greatly. It is however a place where you can expect to come out smelling like meat from head to toe. read more

My new fav KBBQ place! The service here is friendly and responsive. It can get kind of busy at times, but the servers genuinely try to tend to your table as much as possible to bring side dishes, meat, and anything else you need. I've tried the all you can eat and the set menu, and I've enjoyed the experiences for both! The quality of the meat is great, and the side dishes are delicious as well. The cucumbers are perfectly sweet yet tangy to cleanse your palate after eating a lot of meat. I love how spacious it feels as well. There is a good amount of seating without it feeling too crowded. I also noticed that the lingering kbbq scent on your clothes is not as strong after eating, which is a big plus! I will definitely be back! read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

Excellent service and good quality beef selections!! Nice clean restaurant and nice service. Our Family Enjoyed it ! Will return read more

I came in with my family on a Sunday around 5:30pm and we were sat right away and ordered from their AYCE menu. Service was very attentive and quick. They filled up our banchan regularly and we got our meat within minutes. It's a very clean space and good for groups. The meat was good quality too. I would come back again. read more

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I've been wanting to try Shik Do Rak for a while I know they are popular in the OC. I'm from LA so its a rare chance to drive down for an opportunity. First off plenty of parking its in a stripmall corner location, easy to spot. There's probably a wait esp on the weekends. Our group was quite large around 10 people with 2 kids so we split table and fit well. I'm not a huge AYCE person but this one works well because the banchan is small and portions aren't huge. Meat quality is great, brisket, pork belly, other meats all pretty good. They offer soups also with basic banchan thats pretty tasty. The vibes are mid definitely more of an suburbary family style setting. Lights are also bright so you wouldn't want to stay all night, theres a time limit too because of the AYCE. There's a backroom more private if you want to get loud with your party. Good price and value. would go back if I'm in the OC. La palma near enough cerritos area not as far as Garden Grove for their "ktown" read more

I'm glad they opened a location closer to Cerritos compared to Irvine. This location is much much better in my opinion. The sides are fresher and there's more variety. The quality of meat is good, I opted for the cheapest ($25/p) and none of it was super tough-- although I'm not a fan of the type of beef belly they have. I also am not a big fan of the type of grittle/grate they use, it doesn't allow for a great sear but at least there's an even cook throughout. The service is pretty good I have no complaints. It's newly renovated so it's really nice in there. Huge ups for the vents working well-- you can go home feeling and smelling clean read more

The restaurant is really clean and the service was really good! I told the server not to bother with a grill change because it was our last order of meat but she insisted that she does it for us so that the meat doesn't taste all burnt. The side dishes were good too. read more

Our friend Grant told us that a new Shik Do Rak opened so close to home. We came here during their soft opening, and the service was excellent! Their meat quality is pretty good, and the ambiance is super cute and modern. I love how they have barn doors that you can close if the sun is hitting through the window if you are seated in the middle row. We haven't had great experiences at their other locations, but this location specifically, brought us back a few times since they've opened. All of the banchan are delicious, and we are waiting for them to serve potato salad, hopefully soon! We'll be back again and again, especially for lunch dates with the hubby. Service from all employees 10/10! read more

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Been wanting to try this kbbq spot near my godmothers house and finally was able to. As soon as we parked, we were seated within 5 minutes. The placed seem fairly new but they have a Garden Grove and Irvine location. Ordered the 3-2 AYCE menu (29 meats). All the side dishes and meats we ordered were pretty good quality. Service was also great. Would definitely come back again to try out the other meats we didn't get to order. read more

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Went here for the first time with my cousin to try out the new kbbq place near our houses. Inside the restaurant, it is very clean and well decorated, providing a welcoming environment. Menu prices are very reasonable with a great selection of meat. I think it was 33 bucks for the dinner menu. Service was amazing and the meat quality was definitely there,l. Definitely coming back in the future for more! read more

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5 Stars - Shik Do Rak Shik Do Rak is a new KBBQ spot with tons of potential. Both of our servers were awesome, constantly checking in to make sure we always had water, fresh sides, and plenty of meat on the grill. The meats were delicious, and the variety of sides made everything even better. I especially want to highlight Kevin's exceptional service. He truly took care of our table and made the whole experience stand out. Little things like his timing, attentiveness, and friendliness really elevated the meal. We'll definitely be back. Overall, 5 stars! read more

I've tried Shik Do Rak in Irvine and when I learned they opened in La Palma, I was super excited to check it out! We tired the Small Premium Beef Combo and it was amazing! The meats were premium quality, very tender and flavorful. The combo came with a lot of other dishes like steamed egg, kimchi soup, and soybean soup. We usually ordered AYCE so we would cook our own meats, but with the combo, our meats were actually grilled by our server Paris. She did such a great job being attentive and making sure we were well taken care of! The new location is not too big but it was very spacious, the layout looks open and well ventilated which is a plus for Korean BBQ restaurants. I really recommend checking them out, I am really excited for the updated combos to get rolled out to their other locations!!! read more

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My buddy and I were searching for Korean bbq spot and we decided to pick this one and boy glad that we did! We ordered the 3-2 AYCE options. We got the beef belly, pork belly and prime brisket. Our favorite out of the 3 meats we ordered was the beef belly, so tender, juicy and melt in your mouth! Service was great. Our server was attentive. Restaurant was bright and roomy. Thank you Shik Do Rak, we will definitely be back again. read more

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I came here with high expectations because the review was good. We ordered one of the combos and later ordered brisket à la carte. The brisket was good the first round with the combo but when we got it à la carte it was so fatty and disgusting. Our boys could not finish and we left without eating everything. read more

WOWOWWWW THEY ARE FINALLY OPEN (11-28-2025). We had such an amazing experience today eating KOREAN BBQ! I sat in a table of 4 and we opted for the 3-2 AYCE menu and I swear we ate more today than we did at Thanksgiving yesterday Everything was SO TASTY. Our server, Dante, was the BEST. He recommended a lot of his favorite dishes and was so accommodating and sweet. We really enjoyed the marinated short ribs, pork neck toro, and of course the brisket. Their rice paper is SLICK and the soups hit the spot. But YOU CANNOT MISS the cold radish noodle soup and the FRIED RICE! Wow the fried rice was crispy and peppery mmmmm sooooo good. Their decor is modern, well lit, and comfy. We all really enjoyed our time here. We spoke to the owner and he was so charming, informative, and genuinely a great guy. I can't wait to come back here! I'm so happy they opened a location closer to LA!!! read more

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New AYCE Korean BBQ in La Palma! Took a long time for this place to open up, worth the wait. The staff are super friendly. It's a lot more relaxed than the other AYCE spots (music isn't blaring) & atmosphere is nicer. Side dishes were a lot better than other places. Nice to go during the off-hours (we went in on a Monday for lunch. read more

Shik do rak is a known name in OC for great korean bbq and of course I was excited to try their new additional location. Their meat quality and taste were the highest and on par or better than their original location location. There are three all you can eat options and also a la carte. I would recommend 3-2 AYCE as the best bang for your buck, but wouldn't mind splurging for 3-1 when I can! All the servers were attentive and friendly. In addition to their meats, the sides hit the spot. I always love a good soy bean soup! The ambiance is modern, yet homey. I could see myself coming back with my friends for late night food and drinks or bringing the family for a nice, wholesome dinner. All in all, a great new addition for La Palma and definitely one of my new go to's! read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - La Palma, California

One of my favorite bbq places to visit! I love the brisket and the short ribs! Fresh meat and you can never go wrong with all the banchan! I love coming to this place ! read more