Anna T.

Decided to check this spot out since we were in the area. It was just the two of us and we got 2 dishes but we still couldn't finish it. Korean portions are insaneeee! We had to get the Galbi Tang- ox tail were sooo tender, fell off the bone. With the glass noodles and yummy broth. I wish there were more glass noodles in there. Served with a side of rice. Good size. We were able to finish it! Bossam- it was brought out and placed on the little stove at the table to be kept hot. I wish it came with more cabbage. I felt like I was rationing it but at the end we still didn't finish this dish. I love that shrimp thing it was comes with. Perfect with the bossam. So many side dishes and the kimchi was delicious!! We had to ask for more. Perfect w the rice. The ladies were quick to serve us and very nice. We asked how to correctly eat the bossam and she showed us. Definitely will come back again to try other dishes!

Cathy N.

A cozy Korean restaurant serving your stews and hot dishes perfect for a rainy or cold day. Majority of the items are in Korean but you can use photos or google translate if needed. There were two ladies working: one to take your order or refill your banchan and one in the kitchen cooking. Although there was a language barrier, both ladies were very nice. One refilled our fish cake and kimchi when we asked. This meal was perfect for two people who wanted a light dinner! There's also extra salt and pepper at the tables if you would like more seasoning to your dishes. We will be back to try the spicy pork neck bone stew. You also have the option to order take out if dining in isn't your preference.

Karen C.

I love my Korean soups so I'm always on the lookout to try new Korean soup spots. As soon as a Korean colleague recommended this spot for its authentic dishes, I knew a visit was overdue! Also, they have a $15 weekday lunch special for certain soups and if I had a big appetite, I would have ordered one of each HAHAHA. This is located in the Amerige Heights plaza and is on the same side of the plaza as 88 Katsu and Dookki. Around 11:30ish on a weekday, it was relatively easy to find parking. There's plenty of seating inside. We were able to be seated immediately. I like that they give you barley tea instead of just the typical water. The servers may not speak perfect English but at least their menu has photos and english translation, so don't be hesitant in trying them out. I was craving something comforting and I was feeling adventurous, so I went for the Soondae Guk, which consists of Korean blood sausage, intestines, stomach, etc. I personally love eating those so this was not a challenge for me. You can choose between non-spicy or spicy, just make sure to let them know when you order if they forget to ask. I was super delighted when it came out because they packed so much stuff in my soup!! Don't forget to flavor your soup with some salt that they have set aside. If you use the shrimp paste, just be aware that it's extremely salty. You can add it to the broth or put some on your rice. My other coworkers got the Yukgae Jang as she was craving something more flavorful and spicy, and the portions were very generous! The Pork Belly soup looked quite comforting as well. The server was constantly on the lookout and made sure to refill any side dishes that we wanted. Our group loved the fish cakes and pickled radish. I definitely need to be back before the $15 lunch special is over, gotta try them all!

Jack H.

Came here for the lunch special, and it's a steal for these days. $15 for a big bowl of noodle soup with sides. You can't go wrong with that these days. It's a cute restaurant on the inside, and I nerded out for the tables. There is a drawer at each table with all your utensils you need in there. Very carefully placed, and it just made my experience much better just seeing that. The food was delicious. The Yukgae Jung was packed and very hearty. It is definitely the bang for your buck in terms of quantity. The Seolleong Tang was a light broth that makes you feel very warm. My wife enjoyed it a lot. Overall, I loved it here. I would love to come back and try other dishes or even their dinner menu.

Sandy L.

Solid Korean restaurant that sells a variety of soups and stews! They are very generous with the banchan and have great service as well. The soups were hearty and very filling. The blood sausage was good as well. Tons of parking space!

Eileen L.

I wanted to give this place 5 stars but I'm not really sure if I'd really be coming back too often. The food was really good! A very home-y mom n pop type of shop! My friend ordered the special pork belly soup and I ordered the ox knee soup! The banchan was really good as well! my friend loved the fish cake and my fave was the kimchi that's was perfectly fresh and spicy! Portions for the pork belly soup was good but the ox knee soup was lacking a little bit of meat in my opinion. When we asked for a container to pack some of the banchan home they didn't let us. We thought that was such a waste of food and we only asked for a refill on some banchan once so we weren't really being greedy with the banchan :c

Jan L.

Coming here reminds me of the good old days when the food was real, the menu is all in Korean and the nice waitresses speak mostly only Korean... then the panchan and food arrive in efficient manner and my soul as well as my tummy is satisfied. So happy to have discovered this place... my galbi tang was excellent - savory, meaty with plenty of rice and bone broth goodness! Also ordered the mandu which were the huge round-shaped ones... tasty, plump and juicy! We will definitely be back!

Joyce P.

Really great korean comfort food, I went in during lunch to grab a bite. They have a lunch special $14.99 with a set menu includes mostly hot soups and cold noodles (Naenmyeon). I got the Yukgaejang and my friend got the Naenmyeon. Yukgaejang was slightly spicy with shredded brisket, egg and bracken fern (Gosari). It also came with glass noodles and a bowl of rice. The portions are big, I saved half for leftovers. The Barley Tea is refreshing and light perfect to the meal. The Banchan was pleasant, the kimchi is a good tell and it didn't disappoint. Not too fermented but not super fresh where the marinade didn't seep through. The radish, fish cakes, bean sprouts were average. Staff and service were really quick on taking orders and delivering the food within a couple of minutes.

Connor L.

This place was great! I got the spicy galbi-jim, which was rich with flavor. As someone who has had many korean foods before, this place had a wide diversity of korean foods compared to other places. The service was also very kind and swift with the making of the food. The ambiance here was nice too!

Earl G.

I enjoyed the pork belly soup here since it was so clean in the beginning, but can be more umami as the meal goes on using salted fermented shrimp. There was a good amount of pork belly, heart, and intestine that made the dish very filling. Their Banchan was fresh as well and I really enjoyed their fish cake and tofu. Great spot for soup on a cold day!

John T.

Background On Visit: Was in the area after getting dash cam looked at and thought to myself that it is lunch time and was craving something soupy. Promo: Lunch special: 6 different soups for $13.99 each. From 10am-2pm (dine in and weekdays only). Wish the promo applied on the weekends, but it's only on the weekdays. The flier that was posted outside of the shop didn't mention that it was only for the weekdays. No worries... moving on. Credit Cards: They're accepted. Restrooms: Restrooms are available. Location/Parking: Located in a decent size plaza with decent amount of parking spots. If you can't find parking in front of the restaurant, you can find a lot of more, towards the back. Ambiance/Decor: Nice ambiance with modern furnishings. On the side of the table, there's a little drawer that you can slide open and get your utensils. Service: Endy, server, was very nice, friendly, and attentive. She also ave me good suggestions on the soup that I should get. Food came out at a decent time and Endy was a good sport when I asked for many refills on the banchan. Soup Of Choice: Note: Meal comes with barley tea, bowl of brown rice, and 6 unlimited banchan side dishes. I loved the kimchi, radish, and tofu skin. 1) Pork Belly Soup: Pork bone broth with heart, stomach, and rice noodle. Absolutely delicious. They definitely didn't skimp on the innards. Tang For Thought: Would love to revisit and try their lunch special one day.

Lanny H.

I just had dental work done today, so figured a nourishing soup would be good for dinner. Decided to try this place as take out. Online ordering was easy. There was a moment when I wasn't sure my order went through. On the status update, it only said sent but not confirmed. I showed up to the restaurant and my food was ready. The food was packaged without spills. I had expected lids but they were plastic films that frankly took me some time to peel off and I worried about microplastics as the soup and rice were hot under there. Only 2 side dishes came with my to-go order, regular kimchi and radish kimchi. I ordered the ox knee bone soup. The meat was tender. Salt came on the side so I seasoned it to my liking. The broth was not as rich as some others I've had, it was white but not quite milky. Overall a satisfying meal but nothing special.

Yen N.

the blood sausage hot pot (soondae jeongol) was SO good -- rich, hearty, and packed with flavor. The broth tasted like it had been simmering for hours. We also tried the galbitang, hand-pulled kalguksu, and bossam, and everything tasted so comforting and authentic -- it honestly reminded me of Korea. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and the service was warm and attentive. If you're craving real Korean comfort food in Fullerton, this spot is a must-try