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Definitely a place with great vibes. We drove all the way from the Bay Area and were looking for somewhere that was still open late. Luckily, we found this spot, and it ended up being a fun way to wrap up our road trip. A couple of sojus and some solid drinking food made for a great night. We ordered the Kimchi & Pork Belly Tavern Special, and the portion was huge. The kimchi was especially impressive; I honestly wasn't expecting bar-quality kimchi, but they absolutely nailed it. We also got the popcorn chicken. It was a little mid compared to the pork belly dish, but still worked well as drinking food thanks to the seasoning and saltiness. The only thing that stood out was that I wasn't sure how strict they were about checking IDs. We noticed what appeared to be some very young-looking patrons drinking and getting pretty intoxicated around midnight on a Thursday. The server was even taking shots with them, which was entertaining to watch, and hopefully everyone was of legal age. There were also a few noticeably intoxicated young people hanging around the alley outside. Not that it affected our experience we were just visiting and don't even live in the area but it definitely made us do a double take. Overall, though, the food, drinks, and atmosphere made for a memorable stop.
This place is pretty fun. That Sojurita had me feeling it immediately. They also had a lot of games for people to use which was nice. I wish I had brought some of my games too. Great place!
Crispy whole fried chicken. I basically ate the whole thing. I know its plain but hou get the salt and pepper to dip it with and the chicken is super juicy, not dried. The grill squid was good with the sauce it came with but we ordered the wrong one. We wanted the crispy one. We usually like the kimchi pasta but i think they mightve changed their pasta to something else so its different. Unless we were confusing it with another place. Service was really good. Friend split beer and we instantly got napkins to wipe everything. Came early so it wasnt busy but the place got packed by the time we left around 8ish.
Surprisingly, every table including mine was celebrating a birthday here last week! Not an alcoholic but had to try the Sojurita Instant vibes! Then the calm soup arrived, unbelievably huge and juicy Crispy wings alert!! Totally get why it's their signature, so perfectly crispy The creamy seafood pasta is a must for seafood lovers. My kid loved it too! Totally understand why everyone's celebrating here, they nail both the vibes and the quality.We just can't stop planning more celebrations here, or even just chill Friday nights And of course, kimchi pork belly. So full, but what an amazing meal! IG: socalhkfoodies
We went rather early so it was empty but not. Service was quick, there's also a table bell if needed. Food was delicious and consistent overall. Chicken gizzard wasn't too chewy. The vibes inside is dim and fun with the neon lights. This is my new go to for Korean bar food.
Solid place for a late night place to hang out with soju and Korean food! Does get busy, we waited about an hour on Friday night for a table. Dark ambiance with neon signs and Halloween decorations. We started with the sojurita and it was great. Sweet in the beginning but solid taste as you continue going. The bulgogi fries were huge! Came with massive amount of fries. Bulgogi can be better. Had cheese melted on top with an addicting sauce. Fries were crispy! The spicy rice cake was ok on the soft side. Would prefer chewier rice cake but decent flavor not too spicy. Had a hard boiled egg, fish cakes, and some cabbage inside. Good hang out spot in Rowland heights for a drink and Pocha food!
LOVE coming here. Parking is so easy compared to other korean pubs in the sgv and the food just always HITS! This is a perfect spot to come with friends during the weekend or shoot, just come on a week day night to avoid crowds. They have HH before 6pm where pint beers are around $5 and large booth seating so a group of 4 can easily fit. They can host bigger parties as well- which I appreciate. Don't forget the awesome kpop playlist they play here. Workers here are super attentive and are a vibe especially on the wkends! I always get their seafood pancake (must get!) and the sea snail stirfry noodles (addicting especially during the summer w/some beer). Wings weren't bad but I'd rather get the 2 above. Everything you order here comes in HUGE portions. Would keep coming back!
10/10 Corn Cheese - OMG this corn cheese is bomb asf. I mean do I need to say anything else? Look at that beautiful cheese pull. 10/10 Service/Environment - Super poppin litty bar vibes with great service.
I met my cousin at this tiny little spot hidden in Rowland heights by the Stator Bro's on Colima. I never knew it existed! Walked in on an early Friday night and the place was dim with music bumpin. Like okaaaay - what's going on here. The vibe was chill, had lights - low key felt like I was clubbin while eating LOL. Ordered all the seafood since it was lent on a Friday. No meat status! Surprisingly everything was sooo tasty! Soju selection on point - service was friendly and fast! I'm pretty sure that place gets crowded later into the night. But definitely come try it out. Great place for a first date or dinner with friends. It could get loud so not recommended for those with hearing aids. But check it out!!
Came late at night after a long work day and was craving kimchi pasta. The restaurant gave off a cool, modern vibe and even around 11pm, the restaurant was quite packed! We got seated relatively quickly and after ordering, we got our food within 15 minutes! The fries were nice and crispy, the popcorn chicken was super crunchy and juicy and best of all, the kimchi pasta, I cannot describe how good it was other than it being a gift from God himself. Nice, creamy and full of flavor, I was half tempted to order another one for the ride home. I'll definitely be coming back again for the supreme kimchi pasta and hopefully bring some more friends along for the ride to grab some drinks too as they definitely had affordable prices for their pitchers and soju!
Food is great. Service is great. The atmosphere feels like a club but it adds to the vibes. Definitely will be back when I'm trying to have a night out.
This place brings the vibes and the drinks. I was craving pork belly and kimchi and they served a beautiful looking platter that I had to take a picture of. This place has the best use of AI that I've seen so far. They are ahead of the game with their vibrant menu too! Was a bit pricey for everything we ordered, wishing they had more deals for drinks and food.
2 months ago
Came to Soju Tavern with my coworkers on a Thursday night and had such a great experience! The ambience was intimate and vibey, making it a perfect spot for a group night out. We ordered the soy garlic wings, beef tartare, army stew, and seafood pancake to share. Everything came out surprisingly fast, and the food was delicious. Definitely a great selection for sharing with a group. Special shoutout to our server, Irene! She was super knowledgeable about the menu and gave us great recommendations on what to order. She was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Great food, great vibes, and great service. Would definitely come back! read more
Soju Tavern is an awesome spot located at the corner of the plaza. The ambiance of this place really stood out. It's dark with rainbow Christmas lights and moving lights in the place. A true tavern vibe. The menu is vast and you have the choice to get both food and drinks. I came here with a friend and we shared the pork belly + Kimchi dish and got a pitcher of beer and soju. Absolute delicious! The kimchi is good quality, and the pork belly was delicious. The staff is nice and the service is quick. I'll definitely be returning! A fun establishment to come to with friends. read more
Definitely a place with great vibes. We drove all the way from the Bay Area and were looking for somewhere that was still open late. Luckily, we found this spot, and it ended up being a fun way to wrap up our road trip. A couple of sojus and some solid drinking food made for a great night. We ordered the Kimchi & Pork Belly Tavern Special, and the portion was huge. The kimchi was especially impressive; I honestly wasn't expecting bar-quality kimchi, but they absolutely nailed it. We also got the popcorn chicken. It was a little mid compared to the pork belly dish, but still worked well as drinking food thanks to the seasoning and saltiness. The only thing that stood out was that I wasn't sure how strict they were about checking IDs. We noticed what appeared to be some very young-looking patrons drinking and getting pretty intoxicated around midnight on a Thursday. The server was even taking shots with them, which was entertaining to watch, and hopefully everyone was of legal age. There were also a few noticeably intoxicated young people hanging around the alley outside. Not that it affected our experience we were just visiting and don't even live in the area but it definitely made us do a double take. Overall, though, the food, drinks, and atmosphere made for a memorable stop. read more
3 months ago
This place is pretty fun. That Sojurita had me feeling it immediately. They also had a lot of games for people to use which was nice. I wish I had brought some of my games too. Great place! read more
Crispy whole fried chicken. I basically ate the whole thing. I know its plain but hou get the salt and pepper to dip it with and the chicken is super juicy, not dried. The grill squid was good with the sauce it came with but we ordered the wrong one. We wanted the crispy one. We usually like the kimchi pasta but i think they mightve changed their pasta to something else so its different. Unless we were confusing it with another place. Service was really good. Friend split beer and we instantly got napkins to wipe everything. Came early so it wasnt busy but the place got packed by the time we left around 8ish. read more
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Eric L.
Thank you for your review yes the kimchi pasta did get noodle change…
Surprisingly, every table including mine was celebrating a birthday here last week! Not an alcoholic but had to try the Sojurita Instant vibes! Then the calm soup arrived, unbelievably huge and juicy Crispy wings alert!! Totally get why it's their signature, so perfectly crispy The creamy seafood pasta is a must for seafood lovers. My kid loved it too! Totally understand why everyone's celebrating here, they nail both the vibes and the quality.We just can't stop planning more celebrations here, or even just chill Friday nights And of course, kimchi pork belly. So full, but what an amazing meal! IG: socalhkfoodies read more
11 days ago
Food is so amazing! The vibe is super chill and the service is fantastic. Everyone was so helpful and attentive. But the food?! CHEFS KISS!!! I could hug the cooks! read more
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Eric L.
Thank you I’ll deliver the chefs kiss to the chef working today
1 month ago
We went rather early so it was empty but not. Service was quick, there's also a table bell if needed. Food was delicious and consistent overall. Chicken gizzard wasn't too chewy. The vibes inside is dim and fun with the neon lights. This is my new go to for Korean bar food. read more
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Eric L.
Thank you so much
5 months ago
Solid place for a late night place to hang out with soju and Korean food! Does get busy, we waited about an hour on Friday night for a table. Dark ambiance with neon signs and Halloween decorations. We started with the sojurita and it was great. Sweet in the beginning but solid taste as you continue going. The bulgogi fries were huge! Came with massive amount of fries. Bulgogi can be better. Had cheese melted on top with an addicting sauce. Fries were crispy! The spicy rice cake was ok on the soft side. Would prefer chewier rice cake but decent flavor not too spicy. Had a hard boiled egg, fish cakes, and some cabbage inside. Good hang out spot in Rowland heights for a drink and Pocha food! read more
LOVE coming here. Parking is so easy compared to other korean pubs in the sgv and the food just always HITS! This is a perfect spot to come with friends during the weekend or shoot, just come on a week day night to avoid crowds. They have HH before 6pm where pint beers are around $5 and large booth seating so a group of 4 can easily fit. They can host bigger parties as well- which I appreciate. Don't forget the awesome kpop playlist they play here. Workers here are super attentive and are a vibe especially on the wkends! I always get their seafood pancake (must get!) and the sea snail stirfry noodles (addicting especially during the summer w/some beer). Wings weren't bad but I'd rather get the 2 above. Everything you order here comes in HUGE portions. Would keep coming back! read more
16 days ago
I met my cousin at this tiny little spot hidden in Rowland heights by the Stator Bro's on Colima. I never knew it existed! Walked in on an early Friday night and the place was dim with music bumpin. Like okaaaay - what's going on here. The vibe was chill, had lights - low key felt like I was clubbin while eating LOL. Ordered all the seafood since it was lent on a Friday. No meat status! Surprisingly everything was sooo tasty! Soju selection on point - service was friendly and fast! I'm pretty sure that place gets crowded later into the night. But definitely come try it out. Great place for a first date or dinner with friends. It could get loud so not recommended for those with hearing aids. But check it out!! read more
Came late at night after a long work day and was craving kimchi pasta. The restaurant gave off a cool, modern vibe and even around 11pm, the restaurant was quite packed! We got seated relatively quickly and after ordering, we got our food within 15 minutes! The fries were nice and crispy, the popcorn chicken was super crunchy and juicy and best of all, the kimchi pasta, I cannot describe how good it was other than it being a gift from God himself. Nice, creamy and full of flavor, I was half tempted to order another one for the ride home. I'll definitely be coming back again for the supreme kimchi pasta and hopefully bring some more friends along for the ride to grab some drinks too as they definitely had affordable prices for their pitchers and soju! read more
1 year ago
Food is great. Service is great. The atmosphere feels like a club but it adds to the vibes. Definitely will be back when I'm trying to have a night out. read more
This place brings the vibes and the drinks. I was craving pork belly and kimchi and they served a beautiful looking platter that I had to take a picture of. This place has the best use of AI that I've seen so far. They are ahead of the game with their vibrant menu too! Was a bit pricey for everything we ordered, wishing they had more deals for drinks and food. read more
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Eric L.
Thank you for your wonderful review Mariah!
Stopped by here for some late dinner with friends this past Thursday night. Plenty of parking and not too busy. Place did not disappoint. We opted for their seafood pancake, Cali-Squeeze Orange Hefe beer, clam soup, and bulgogi fries. Everything was absolutely amazing from the service to ambiance, and even the food. Will definitely be coming back here again for some drinks and food! read more
ive been here with groups of friends many times and the service never fails! andrew and shannon were very friendly to our party and made us feel welcomed. the food here is also really good to share with your friends. the inside of the place feels like a club and they have fun games you can use at your table. my friends and i always choose this place now to celebrate birthdays. we will be returning soon. read more
1 year ago
Went here on a weekday with friends for the first time. I love that they offer so many different drinking games! The fries were good as well. The lighting and vibes made it feel super homey, but entertaining at the same time. We appreciated the good service ! read more
6 months ago
3 months ago
I would give Soju Tavern ten stars if I could. Went with a large party and they were incredibly accommodating. The ambience and music were great, the food was DELICIOUS (I highly recommend the truffle fries) and the portions were huge. Everyone had a great time. Biggest shout out to Shannon + Andrew!!! Amazing service. read more
This restaurant was kind of hidden/lowkey and can be a bit hard to spot, it's tucked away in the corner of the plaza it's in. Came here late at night for dinner and drinks with a party of 7. Army stew was large but I thought the soup flavor was a bit bland. We asked for less spicy but I think the overall soup flavor wasn't quite there. Bulgogi fries were my favorite item we ordered with lots of sauce, cheese, and well-flavored bulgogi pieces but it was a bit too salty for my taste. Corn cheese was good but also a little on the salty side. Server was friendly but didn't come to check on us or refill waters or give napkins; we had to go up and ask each time. read more
6 months ago
So glad we stopped by and checked it out, we were able to grab a late night bite on Thursday night and all the items we ordered were amazing! The service was great, the gentleman and lady were very accommodating and will definitely be back, thank you! read more
7 months ago
4 months ago
Huge portions and good prices. The food is always tasty. The service is good, they have a button you press to grab the servers attention. read more
My friends and I came here for a nice night out. The music inside was very loud and the ambiance was dark and club like. We waited 30 minutes for a table and we got there around 10:00pm. Would definitely come again. read more
2 years ago
I did not expect to find a place like this in Rowland Heights! It is small, but it has a good vibe for drinking. At first we were seated right next to the entrance which is much brighter than the tables inside. We requested to move to those tables once it's available. We already had dinner so we did not order food this time. I ordered passionfruit sojurita and it's quiet an addicting flavor. I wish they also offer hookah, but that's just me. Parking was easy to find and would come back again if I'm in the area. read more
10 months ago
The popcorn chicken was nice and crisp with a good amount of flavor! And all of the workers were also very sweet and welcoming. Over all 10/10 experience with great music ! read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Best place to go eat with friends and family! If you like street foods and comforting dishes! Drinks are good too! read more
Awesome place to visit when you want to chill with a group of people! We came here to watch the Timberwolves play the Mavs. They have happy hour from 5:00-8:00 PM for their drinks: $6 for pints, beer, and $10 for their soju. The California squeeze pint is delicious. I also got their kimchi fried rice and that hit the spot! It gets pretty spicy and is a little oily but it was just so tasty. Their kimchi pasta was pretty good too! Less spicy since there's some cheese in it. Service is great too! They were really attentive and always came to check in on us. read more
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19718 Colima Rd
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