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Soonheene

4.3 (317 reviews)
ModerateKorean
Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Wendy L.

Omg, the rose tteokdokki is SO yummy here that I had to write a review for just for it. This place takes the iconic sweet spicy sauce and f it into a velvety and spicy cream sauce combined with meaty flavoring of smoky bacon and Vienna sausages, it nearly Carbonara! While the rose tteokdokki is certainly a must, the other dishes are equally deserving of mention, particularly their fried chicken. We got the soy garlic which is a wet sauce but it still came out crispy. Service was good; there was a young guy running the front who was really nice and attentive. I def will come back

Donkatsu, Wing (20pcs) - Soy Garlic,  Ramen Noodles
John A.

This a little hole in the wall mom n pop run by original owners which is right in my wheelhouse as far as eating establishments go. You always get the best service and nearly home cooking with this kind of restaurant. We had the Donkatsu, soy garlic wings and ramen soup with udon noodles. All were so delicious! I suspect their whole menu is just as delicious! Yumi, the owner and server is the sweetest lady and takes a lot of pride in her business. Give this restaurant a try. You won't regret it!

Courtny D.

A small but cozy place that serves delicious Korean comfort food! Perfect for a cold wintery night as it is now! I came here with a friend on a weekday night where there wasn't a lot of people, and my friend and I chose our own table. This is a self-serve style restaurant in which you get up and order at the counter, and you can grab complimentary drinks (tea and/or water). You then pick up your food once it is called. We ordered the rose tteokbokki + oden fishcake soup combo and kimchi pancakes. The rose tteokbokki was creamy and delicious, the pancake was amazingly crispy, and the oden fishcake was the perfect texture! I am definitely coming back to try this place again! I am looking forward to trying the mayak and donkatsu.

Tteokbokki
Karen T.

For authentic Korean street food, this is the place to go. Soonheene is a self-service restaurant, where you order at the counter and grab your own beverages (regular water, lemon water, or tea). My husband and I like to order the Tteokbokki + Mayak + Oden combo. These 3 dishes are all must-try Korean street-food classics. Tteokbokki: This was a bit spicier than my preference, but I still found it to be delicious. The employee did not ask what spice level I wanted, so I am uncertain whether I had the regular or spicy one. The portion was huge with lots of rice cakes and fish cakes. Mayak Gimbap: These are bite-sized seaweed rolls filled with rice, fish cake, pickled radish, and carrots. The dish is fairly simple, yet the gimbap is so addicting to eat. It comes with some sauce on the side. However, I think the gimbap is already super flavorful without any sauce. Oden: A bowl of very tasty fish cake soup. It comes with 3 big fish cake skewers. The fish cake is nice and chewy, while the broth is light and savory. This is great to eat alongside some spicy food like tteokbokki. There is a decent amount of tables and seating inside. The parking lot is shared with a few other businesses. Although it can get busy during peak hours, I have never had any difficulty finding a parking spot.

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Charlene A.

Great kfc in Arcadia area. Better than bb.q in my opinion and better pricing for sure!

Whole Chicken (16  pcs) - 1 flavor-Hot & Spicy
Jay S.

Always enjoyed eating here and to go. The two flavor chicken whole is my family go to and it's the best in Arcadia for fresh, flavorful Korean fried chicken. Service is friendly but a little slow. It's still worth it. Highly recommend checking them out.

Rose tteokbokki with ramen
Laura L.

Small restaurant located in a plaza with a parking lot. My friend and I went on a Sunday late afternoon and easily found parking. There were a few empty tables, so we could choose our table. There is Kpop playing in the background and has a casual dine in experience. We ordered the rose tteokbokki (added ramen) and mayak simba combo. The mayak came out quickly with a horseradish sauce. The sauce suited the mayak well. I was surprised how small they were but my friend said that's how they usually are, so that's just how it is The rose tteokbokki with ramen came a couple minutes after. The sauce is thick and comes with fishcake and sausages. The rice cake is cooked perfectly. Would definitely get the tteokbokki but original with cheese, egg and ramen next time!

Spicy Cold Noodles, 1. Mung Bean Pancake, 11. Mayak Gimbap
Jessica M.

Perfect place to get your fix! Fresh, quick and delicious. Just like in Korea! Their Gimbap is my favorite!

Glimari (Seaweed wrapped with glass noodle deepfried in tempura)
Jimmy S.

Came here this past Wednesday with my parents after hearing great things from a friend about Soonheene and Twozone Chicken. Soonheene actually started in Seoul's famous Gwangjang Market where they were known for their pancakes, so I was excited to check it out. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by Esther (the owner) and her daughter. They both went out of their way to explain the menu and answer all my questions with genuine smiles. That kind of hospitality really sets the tone for a meal. We ordered the Pork Mungbean Pancake, Rose Tteokbokki (creamy rice cakes with fish cake and sausage), Bibim-Naengmyeon (spicy cold buckwheat noodles), and a whole fried chicken split into two flavors. Everything we ordered was delicious and tasty. For half the chicken, I went with the original but added green onion and their special oriental sauce drizzle. The other half was spicy soy garlic. I'll admit, I liked the original better. I second-guessed myself when the owner's daughter mentioned soy garlic was their number one most popular flavor followed by honey butter, but I thought I would be different and try the spicy version. The spice kind of drowned out that garlicky soy flavor, so lesson learned. Next time I am going straight for the soy garlic and honey butter combo. For drinks, we tried the Korean coffee and cold yuzu drink, both refreshing and a nice complement to the food. By the end of the meal, everything was so good that I even found myself asking about catering their chicken for future events. The vibe inside is really comfortable with soft K-pop playing in the background. It is just enough for atmosphere but not too loud, so you can talk easily. The only tricky part is parking since it is in a busy plaza with a lot of other restaurants, but at least it is free. Overall, this was one of the most unique dining experiences we have had recently, made extra special by Esther and her daughter's hospitality. I love supporting family-owned spots like this, and I will definitely be back to try that famous soy garlic and honey butter chicken next time.

16. Tteokbokki, Mayak and Oden Combo
Kevin T.

One of my go-to spots for Korean street food, Soonheenee is one of the most authentic restaurants there is. This specific restaurant can be pretty busy especially during evenings and weekends. Parking can be complicated as the plaza is shared with other popular spots, can park nearby on the street and walk over. Parking in the plaza is free. In comparison to the Soonheene in Chino Hills, this shop is a order then sit down restaurant. Most of the shop is self service based and has moderate amount of seating inside. It's also a great spot that ranges from solos, duos, to large groups. My wife and I ordered the Mayak + Oden (Fish Cake) + Tteokbokki Combo ($27.99) to dine in, waited around 10-15 minutes which is pretty fast for the amount of food. The Mayak (Kimbap) comes in 8PCs and is perfect to share, it's definitely the perfect dish as an appetizer, made different than the usual circle kimbaps, they're made long style instead, perfect for a bite size dish. Absolutely one of the most well made kimbaps around. The Oden (Fish Cake) comes in 3PCs, the soup that comes with the fish cake makes the oden seasoned well. The flavor seeps into the soup which keeps the oden chewy and savory. Although I wish the portions could be a bit more, the size of the Oden makes up for it. High recommend as this balances really well with the tteokbokki. The Tteokbokki is the main attraction for Korean Street food and Soonheene doesn't disappoint. The portions are massive, and very well sauced, and is filled with tteokbokki & fish cake. For people who like the tteokbokki a bit less spicy, you can dip it in the Oden soup to soften the spiciness, highly recommend as it's still very flavorful. There's also a rose option which I prefer a bit more than the regular tteokbokki. It's very creamy, savory, and chewy. Best tteokbokki I've ever had.

10. Rose TTeokbokki + ramen
Tina W.

Everytime I watch K-drama and see people eating Korean food, it makes me immediately order from Soonheene. I've ordered takeout from here 3 times now and each time was consistently good. My go to is the Rose Tteoboki with ramen and Mayak gimbap combo. My god it just hits so good. The sauce is thick and creamy and the tteoboki is perfectly chewy. The Mayak gimbap is always on point, dipped in the sesame soy sauce - I prefer this over regular thick gimbap cuz it's perfect bite size, less messy and all the ingredients are well balanced out. The seaweed is soft and shiny, holds together with every bite. Sometimes I will splurge and get the pork belly with kim chee, they cook the pork belly so it's more on the well done side but I like it that way cuz it gives the illusion of being less fat /greasy I haven't dined in yet but when I come in for pickup, the place is clean and the staff has been friendly. Solid Korean place and reasonably priced.

식혜
Sophia S.

식혜가 상했어요.... 잘 확인해보고 판매하셨으면 합니다. 외국인들은 식혜맛이 뭔지도 모를텐데, 상한지도 모를것같아요... 라뽂이, 김말이, 돼지고기 부침, 꼬마김밥 시켰는데 괜찮았습니다.

Whole Chicken (16  pcs) - 1 flavor-Hot & Spicy
Queena C.

I was so hesitant to try this place as there's so much good food in koreatown, but I'm so glad that I did. The service was very quick, we ordered at the front and snagged some seats. The odeng came out with the kimbap, and both were perfectly seasoned and the odeng soup was really light and flavorful. The fried chicken came out about 10 minutes after ordering, and it's my absolute favorite Korean fried chicken I've had. I normally don't like the flavored chicken as it's too sweet, but the hot and spicy had an addicting spiciness and just the right amount of sweetness for me, not too sweet. I will warn that it is very spicy, so do be careful! The location is cute and I'm surprised at how empty it is on a Friday night. Would highly recommend

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Are there any vegan options?

I don't think so. The bindaettok (#1) maybe, but it may be fried with the ones that contain meat and seafood.

Do they take credit card or cash only?

They take both!

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