Food: This place is definitely one of the best restaurants serving this type of Korean food. The kalbi tang did not disappoint, and was hearty and filling. They give plenty of tender beef with the soup. The bossam (pork wraps) was super soft and juicy, although I wish they gave a bit more lettuce (they don't refill). It's hard to go wrong with a bulgogi dolsot bibimbap, and they did not disappoint. All the side dishes were great! Service: All the staff were friendly. This place gets pretty busy, so we had to wait a bit to get seated. We didn't wait too long for our food, though. Location: Placed in a popular plaza, parking is easy to find. the restaurant is on the smaller side, so if may be tricky to easily get a larger group seated during peak hours. read more

Tang 190 - 9. Back-Rib Soup, 18. Pork and Kimchi Wrap, 11. Bulgogui Rice Plate - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Great food, great service. I ordered the Galbi, and fried dumplings. The dumplings come 12 to an order. Most places only give you five or six. I love dumplings. Yum yum. The Galbi is served atop of onions on a sizzling plate. A bowl of rice comes with it. The meat was tender and delicious. Several sides come with your meal but I didn't eat them. They do give refills on the sides. If you pay cash you get a 6% discount. I recommend this place. read more

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This place has been our go-to place for sizzling bibimbap ever since pre-pandemic. We went again last Saturday for our usual favorite, marinated beef bibimbap, something was off. My husband and I agreed that it did not taste as good as before. We asked the young gentleman at the counter but he said he doesn't have any idea coz' he just barely started working there. I hope they keep their original recipe even with new ownership :-( read more

Food here is super authentic and yummy, my only thing is that I do feel like it's a bit expensive. Have eaten here and gotten take out and have yet to be disappointed. read more

They wouldn't even have you take their side dish that was serve on ur table. I'm thinking they reserve it back to the customer. It's bad for business. Not asking for new ones but the one they serve on ur table. I always come here bring other people but Never Again! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants to get galbitang and seollungtang. The broth and quality of meat are really good. My kids love the katsu. Service is friendly. read more

I was in Irvine looking for a new spot to try! Beef Shank Soup: 1/5 The broth was VERY bland for me. The shank was thinly sliced and there was an okay portion of meat. The noodles were simple glass noodles. I wouldn't get this dish again as it was just missing flavor. I felt like they filled up the bowl with broth to cover the small amount of food you'll actually get in this dish. Bulgogi Rice Plate: 4/5 This dish was very flavorful and had a good mixture of textures. I love how the hot plate gave the dish some parts of crunchy rice! The meat was flavorfully. The dish also comes with a side of soup that was delicious and helped balance out the heavy rice dish. However, I wish the portion of meat to rice was better distributed. Presentation was beautiful! Service: Our server was very friendly. He took our order quickly and routinely checked up on us. Ambiance: The restaurant was very clean and the tables were organized. The music was at a good volume. However, our server got into an argument with a delivery driver and the loud commotion changed the whole restaurant's atmosphere which was very disappointing. Overall: The prices are high for the quality of the dishes you get. Skip the beef shank soup and try the bulgogi rice plate. read more

Tang 190 - 1. Beef Shank Soup 2. Bulgogui Rice Plate - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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I was visiting from LA and this was an absolute hidden gem, I can't believe I didn't know about this earlier! As soon as we walked in, everyone working was very friendly with us. Food: Back-rib soup 5/5: this was the most flavorful galbi tang I have ever had, I barely added in any addition seasonings. Rib was also so tender it fell off the bone Octopus Rice Plate 5/5: the octopus was so tender and not chewy in this rice plate. the combination of all the vegetables, seaweed and egg created a flavor bomb. Shoutout to the waiter who helped me mix it up and serve it! He also helped me create crispy edges on the rice which is my favorite part Cartilage soup 5/5: This is a simple, hearty soup with very tender pieces of beef cartilage and tendons. The portion was so large, I barely made a dent but will be perfect for leftovers tomorrow! Overall, I would consider this place to be in my tops. The service was fantastic with multiple staff checking in, providing information and help that was above and beyond. Great team working there! read more

Tang 190 - 6. Cartilage Soup 9. Back-Rib Soup - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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If you're looking for Korean soups - you should come here. Very tasty soups. Bountiful banchan. Friendly service with pretty outdoor seating. Came here for a group dinner on a Sunday. Seated quickly, enjoyed snacks while we waited for our mains, and the mains were huge plus tasty. Nothing fancy or special, but good and affordable. I'd recommend and I'll be back! read more

Tang 190 has the best of both worlds - classic, authentic Korean food served in a modern, clean restaurant. I sometimes feel like it's one or the other, but they nailed it. They also have really great service. I was really impressed with the galbi tang here. The radish kimchi (kkakdoogee) was AMAZING. So crunchy and well fermented. The galbi tang is the closest flavor I've had to galbi tang in Korea. Rich beef flavor, fall apart tender beef ribs, and the broth just wraps you like a warm hug. Very nostalgic flavor for me. Delicious! read more

Tang 190 - Galbi tang - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I really enjoyed Tang 190. They have plenty of parking and a lot of outside seating. Inside the restaurant is not too large but a decent amount. The menu is pretty extensive with a wide array of dishes to try. They offer unlimited banchan. Service was fast and efficient. I tried their famous back rib soup and spicy pork plate. Soup broth was fantastic and seasoned well. Large portions and felt very full after. read more

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Tang 190...what's with the name? Well, Tang is a category of Korean soup and the 190 refers to 190 degrees, which is the perfect temperature to serve all Korean soups (scalding hot). This is an authentic Korean restaurant. I ordered the octopus and bulgogi dolsot (stone pot rice), seafood pancake, L.A.galbi (L.A. for the way the rib is cut -thin), and sulung tang (beef soup). All were really authentic and really good. I mean really good. The server an are attentive and come by often to refill the ban-chan (side dishes) & water (hot and cold). They have 2 seating options - inside and out. Both areas are clean and bright. Great experience and great Korean food. I highly recommend! read more

I came with 2 friends and ordered 3 beef soup on the menu. Mine was a cabbage kalbi tang that came with a dead fly. They did try to offer drinks and free dish but I already lost my appetite. Business needs to do better keeping hygiene to higher standard. read more

It's always the small mom-and-pop shops like this one that are serving up lowkey amazing Korean comfort food with the most caring service too. The cabbage in the galbi-tang soaked up that delicious broth and was a crowd favorite, but what really got me going was this gigantic galbi bibimbap. The trick is to wait for the rice on the bottom to get a little scorched from the stone pot, then mix it all up for maximum texture. And ginseng chicken soup with an entire half chicken that was fall-apart tender and would literally cure a sick person INSTANTLY. Thanks for reading! ^-^ read more

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They have the best kimchees. My favorites are the beef soups and the pork plate with the white cabbage. The pork belly is extra tender and the white cabbage kimchee that accompanies the dish is addictive. I can eat this everyday. All the dishes are good for you types of food. We come here at least twice a week. read more

Diners beware: We had dinner at Tang 190 tonight. The back rib in my Back Rib Tang was tough, and the seafood pancake wasn't flavorful. We had other dishes that were okay. I was caught off guard when paying the bill because they added 7% to the bill if paid using credit card. There was no advance notice or mentioned on the menu. Since we didn't have enough cash to pay it off, we were charged $9 extra. Usually restaurants are charged between 2% to 3% by the bank. So the restaurant made an extra 4% - 5% profit by not letting customers know in advance about its arbitrary cash/credit card policy. It would be fair if they charge only extra to cover their cost. But it's definitely not right when they sneaked up the charge on you at the end of the meal. read more

This restaurant has improved so much throughout the years. I personally think they are one of the best Korean restaurant in Irvine. The two ladies (owners?) are always friendly and very accommodating to all patrons. Food is delicious consistently. And although I do love their side dishes, I just wish they wouldn't be so sweet, but I can understand why too. They're trying to accommodate the non Korean customers. Overall, Tang 190 is where we'll go whenever we crave for good Korean soup. By the way, their Galbitang is excellent here. read more

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Have always wanted to try this place but never got a chance to until now, really wish I came here earlier because it's such a hidden gem. First off, getting seated was so easy. The indoor seats are limited but they took advantage of the outdoor seating area so there's no wait and the outdoor areas are all shaded. We came for a late lunch so were pretty hungry and knew we might have leftovers since we ordered with our eyes: Noodle in Cold Broth + LA Galbi | Buckwheat noodles in icy beef broth + 6 pcs short rib ($34.99) - This was such a nice combo deal. The portion is enough to share for two people. It's so hard to find this dish in the Irvine area and this place does it right. I love that they give you the mustard and vinegar so you can adjust it to your taste. Also, they really ice the soup. I've had this dish in other places where it's just lukewarm and that's not what you hope for when you see "cold" noodles on the menu. The galbi was tasty too and in terms of fattiness, they were leaner than some places. Bulgogi Rice Plate | Marinated and grilled beef 'BiBim-Bop', on a sizzling hot stone plate with onion, cabbage, daikon radish, and green onion. Topped with fried egg, sesame seeds, and seaweed strips. Season with gochujang and sesame oil to enhance its flavor ($23.99) - This was a super yummy dish as well. I haven't had bulgogi in a while outside of Kbbq and the flavors on this dish was very good. The bottom part of the rice soaks up the sauces from the bulgogi and is caramelized on the hot stone plate making it crispy. If you are into textures, this might be the dish for you. I think with additional rice, you can easily share this dish between two people as well. While the prices might seem expensive, the quality of the food justifies the price in my opinion (I'm sure they pay high rent for being in Irvine). I've paid a few dollars cheaper for similar food in other places in the area and have been more often let down by the food quality. The ambiance was cozy and the service was great. Some of the staff reminded me of my mom when it came to seeing whether or not we had enough food, side dishes, etc. One staff even helped me pack up the cold noodles when she saw me struggling with the soup. I'll definitely be back again to try other dishes on the menu! read more

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From the walk up, we were greeted with warm smiles and welcome! So respectful & kindly explained the menu and ingredients to us, and answered any allergy questions we had. Came here on a whim and were pleasantly surprised! The food was fresh, packed with flavor, nice portion sizes and a lot of fun sides! Everyone in our party of 6 left with full and satisfied tummys. For a Saturday night the wait was barely even 10 mins with inside and outside eating options! Great service at the table: attentive, provides napkins without being asked, waters filled, and full spread of food! read more

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Service for Takeout was ok. I felt like me sharing that its my first time, and them not explaining what you get with the meal is not okay. It's definitely pricey for just soup. I ordered the beef rib soup, it only had 3 beef rib bones in broth. Then the rice cake dumpling soup. The beef rib soup was nothing special, so I don't know why its $23. The rice cake dumpling soup was $21. It came with sides that I didn't even eat, so if I'm being charged $20+ a soup bc of those sides, then that's ridiculous. Both soups were nothing special. The nice thing was the guy did mention to me if I paid cash, I save 6% discount for not using a card. Sure, let me save $3. $50 for 2 soups, is so crazy. I clearly was not thinking straight & I was craving soup so thats why I ordered them both to try. I'm sure koreans love this place but no way will I come back here for their soup. Its not bad soup but its not worth over $20! I will just say that we were not a good match. I think its worth it for people who love korean food, but this type is not mines. Rating is based on pricing and quality of food. Service was fine, but this was a takeout order. It took like 6 mins for my food to come out and I do want to mention the guy was very nice to agree to give me extra broth for the rice cake dumpling soup that I was willing to pay for because I have a client who always gets this soup but this place always adds extra rice cake when we say no dumpling which means less soup. My client wants more soup and less rice cake, no dumpling. Its just soo hard for them to understand that. If we want less of something, why can't they do that? I don't get it, you would think giving us more broth than the other stuff would be easy to do but I guess not. read more

So we were super lucky when we went because there was a table available for us. It's a very small location and it's pretty busy. The staff is very nice and the food is delicious. I ordered the beef bowl and it was huge. So flavorful and delicious. I really liked all the sides they had come out with it too. My only complaint was that there was this kid there who kept opening the doors and leaving them open. It was freezing out so it was really annoying. Not an issue from the staff/restaurant. But was just annoying. lol read more

Tang 190 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Delicious!! I was very impressed with the food here!! First of all, the lady that greeted us was very sweet and checked on us the whole time. The Kalbi Dolsot was soooo yummy, good quality meat and ingredients. They have a good selection of panchan (side dishes), and they all tasted so good. The place itself is clean and modern, nice for a casual little dinner. I will definitely be back to try other menu items! read more

the meal portions were huge & so good! we got seafood pancake, pork cutlet, and 2 cold noodles. All of them were of good portions -- all three of us left filled with some leftovers to go. the workers there were super friendly as well, checking in regularly about our food / service! the inside was really clean and well kept too there wasn't a wait when we went and plenty of parking :') as a LA person it was a luxury haha overall recommend if you're nearby & wanting to try a solid korean restaurant!!! i'll prob come back sometime soon to try their galbitang, their most popular item on the menu :') read more

Tang 190 - 20. Seafood and Green Onion Pancake 10. Pork Cutlet - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

We were in hurry to get dinner because we had an escape room reservation and we saw this place in Irvine! SUPER HAPPY WE WENT. ***What we ordered ~ **Noodle in Cold Broth + LA Galbi - 10/10 Cold broth noodle was super refreshing and vingery! It really cuts the oil from the meats. Which made an a perfect combo with the LA Galbi! It was perfectly cooked and marinated in an amazing sauce. I loved that it wasn't overly sweet or bland. **Galbi Bi Bim Bop - 10/10 The Bi Bim Bop was SOO good. Especially with the Galbi it was filling. I loved that the rice got pretty crispy on the bottom and all the veggies were cooked nicely and tasted great with everything. **Pork & Kimchi Wrap (Bossam) - 8/10 I thought this was pretty good! The pork was super soft and tender! And had a nice crust on it! A perfect appetizer. Overall, Super fast service and servers are attentive! I would totally come back here again. Food was great! :) read more

Tang 190 - Inside - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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The food is SO yummy. We ordered the Back-Rib soup, dumplings, and bossam. Everything was amazing. I'll definitely come back. Service was great as well! read more

Tang 190 - 9. Back-Rib Soup - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Perfect summer meal! Hubbie and I could not pass up our chance to eat some Korean food on this hot summer day. Although "Tang" means hot stew (and boy were their stews tempting to try), we came for their cold buckwheat noodles and bibimbap. They were both so good, we were pleasantly pleased. As a Korean who's tried many Korean restaurants, here are some (great) things I've noticed: 1. Their restaurant is clean and pleasant, especially for the type of Korean dishes they offer. 2 Their waitresses are so friendly 3. They are not stingy with their side dishes, and come around often asking if we want more. 4. Their wait is not horrendous, we did not have to wait on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. Other than that, we both thoroughly enjoyed our meals! I thought their dishes were all on point, and also very fresh. I will definitely be returning for their food, vibe and service read more

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Okay, we get Tang 190 atleast once or twice a week. This is how good this place is. It is also very convenient since it is located near my area. My son love their LA Kalbi, my husband loves their Kalbi Tang Soup, I love their bibimbap and Jaepche, their food is really good. It's a very simple, clean, casual restaurant, and they're really quick and efficient here. Most of the time we just get to go here as it's very convenient :) read more

We sat outside where tables are shared with other businesses. We saw that the portions were pretty big, so we ordered three mains for the four of us. It was a bit of a wait for the food. We were given some banchan after a while. The fish cake was my favorite. We ordered the beef cartilage soup, back-rib soup (house best seller), and octopus rice plate. I enjoyed the broth of back-rib soup. There isn't much flavor to beef cartilage soup, but plenty of yummy tendon. The rice plate was filling and had plenty of octopus. It was a nice meal, although a bit pricy. I usually get the seafood and green onion pancake at Korean restaurants, but the one here was $31... read more

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Amazing Korean spot in East Irvine. I've been craving cold noodles recently and decided to try this place out. We got the combo meal 4C. Noodles in cold broth + LA galbi for 34.99. The soup was phenomenal. I have a more saltier palette, so I really enjoyed the combo of sesame and vinegar from the broth. The noodles were very satisfying to eat and the portion was quite large. This combo meal could be shared by two people easily. The galbi was also very flavorful, I just wished some of the pieces of meat were bigger and less fatty- felt like some pieces of meat were 80% bone. The service here was very quick and the side dishes were constantly refilled. I don't think it took longer than 10 minutes to receive our food. I will definitely come back and try more! read more

Tang 190 - 4C. Noodle in Cold Broth and LA Galbi - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Feels Like Home - The Best Korean Comfort Food! If you're looking for authentic Korean food that tastes like it was made with love, Tang 190 is the place to go. As someone who knows great homemade Korean cooking (thanks to my amazing mother-in-law), I can confidently say that this restaurant serves some of the best, most soul-warming dishes around. Every bite feels like a home-cooked meal, made with care and tradition. The pork belly? Absolutely phenomenal--perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor. The kalbi is some of the best I've ever had, grilled to perfection with just the right amount of sweetness and char. And let's not forget the cold noodles--refreshing, perfectly chewy, and the ideal balance of tangy and savory. Beyond the incredible food, the service is a solid 10/10. The staff truly takes care of their customers, making sure everyone feels welcome and at home. You can tell they put as much heart into their hospitality as they do their cooking. This has become my go-to Korean spot at least once a week, and I can't recommend it enough. Whether you're craving comforting soups, sizzling BBQ, or the perfect bowl of noodles, Tang 190 delivers every time. If you haven't been yet--go now! read more

Tang 190 - Pork belly...melts in your mouth! - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Visited Tang 190 this past weekend as we have been experiencing a few rainy days in Southern California. This place is located in a shopping center that offers plenty of parking. Tang 190 has both indoor and outdoor seating and you join the waiting list using the tablet located by their front door. They offer a variety of soups (spicy and non-spicy), rice dishes, noodle dishes and dumplings. My sister and I ordered the cabbage galbi-tang, beef cartilage soup and the dumplings to share. The cabbage galbi-tang was very well balanced and it was not very spicy; the beef cartilage soup comes in a clear broth (as it is customary in many korean restaurants for this type of soups, you add the salt to taste; Tang 190 also offers black pepper and my sister mentioned that adding the black pepper to this soup made a big difference). The dumplings were also very good, the quality of the filling and the wrapper made a big difference in this dish. They also offer a variety of side dishes (kimchi, raddish kimchi, cucumber kimchi, potato salad and stir fried fish cakes). The staff is very attentive in refilling the drinks and side dishes. Overall an amazing experience, can't wait to come back and try their other dishes. read more

I want to give a well deserved 5 star review to the staff all the way to the manager and owner for the service they offered last night in such important day. Food what top notch and the ambient it was perfect. Definitely it a place that you must visit more than one time for the menu they have. read more

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Dog friendly Korean restaurant!! Not the boujee-ist and this place doesn't have a lot of variety with side dishes but hits this spot. Get the #1 .. sullungtang. That's my favorite. We sat outside with our dog under the heated patio at night. It was super nice. Food came out fast and everything was tasty. Service friendly :) read more

Tang 190 - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

AMAZING FOOD! Highly recommend, and would definitely revisit! We love Korean food, and have tried so many places, and both me and my husband agreed that this place is probably one of the best! The soup was so good, and the services are very nice with refilling water, tea and side dishes! The place is very clean and has outdoor seating! read more

Tang 190 - 7. Spicy Beef Soup 6. Cartilage Soup - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Checked out Tang 190 last month for a Sunday lunch. There was no wait for 2:15pm. We were immediately seated. The menu is very straightforward, most entrees ranging from $20-$30 but all are shareable sizes! I ended up getting the spicy beef soup. The soup came out piping hot. The broth was very savory and packed with umami. I absolutely loved it. It had a nice kick packed with spice and had just the right amount of heat. As for the braised beef, there's so much of it! They do not skimp on protein here. I absolutely loved this soup. My bowl was so huge, it fed me for both lunch and dinner! read more

Tang 190 - Spicy Beef Soup - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Food is pretty mid, better beef soup options around Irvine. Service was okay nothing great but nothing wrong with it.

Tang 190 offers a warm, friendly, and attentive service that is quick to complete your meal. They have comfortable outdoor patio seating in a great location, conveniently located near shopping centers after dinner. The katsu is well-floured and delicious. While I wish the prices were lower, they are standard for most competing restaurants in the area. read more

I enjoy the soups in the restaurant since more than 10 years ago. I didn't come for a while, the tastes are still very good. Nice place if you are a fun of Korean soup. read more

Reaalllly good impression for my first time here. Small indoor seating but plenty of outdoor ones. Smaller menu selection but so BOMB!! Great stop for comfort korean food. Bulgogi bibimbap - Best bibimbap i've ever had at a restaurant. Comes hot and sizzling with lots of meat and vegetables. Rice cake dumpling soup - Nothing too special but was very soothing, rice cakes were very chewy read more

Tang 190 - Bibimbap and rice cake dumpling soup - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Back-rib Soup 3 too bony Octopus Rice Plate 3 bibimbap, not flavorful Ambiance 3 Service 3 read more