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    The Dae Mun

    4.1 (138 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque, Soup
    Closed • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Robert Z.

    Dropped by for lunch since I was in the neighborhood, and overall, I had a pretty good experience! The food was solid, and the side dishes were definitely a highlight -- flavorful, well-seasoned, and honestly some of my favorite parts of the meal. The lunch portions are on the smaller side, but that makes sense given the discounted lunch pricing Service was on point when I first arrived, although there wasn't much of a check-in later on, even though the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. That said, everyone was still friendly and welcoming The ambiance is pretty standard diner-style -- nothing fancy, but it's decently clean, has AC, and feels like a comfortable spot to grab a meal or hang out for a bit Overall, a good neighborhood lunch spot. I'll be stopping by again next week to try some of the other options!

    A10 - Galbi-tang
    Amanda T.

    I came here with my friend for dinner on a Friday evening without any reservations and luckily was able to get seated right away. The staff was really nice and got us menus and water. Parking was also relatively easy. There's plenty of street parking which is free and I believe there is also some garage parking as well. Upon walking into the restaurant, it smelled really good and it did start getting a little busier after we had sat down so we came out a good time. I believe this restaurant is newer, but based off of the reviews and my experience here this place is worth checking out for sure. We got several side dishes that were pretty good. I wish they had fish cakes, but they had the traditional kimchi and potato salad for the main dishes. We ordered the seafood pancake, the cold noodles and the galbi. All of the portions were really big. I came here with a friend, so it was the two of us, and we were able to take a few of the items home as leftovers, seafood pancake was really good. It was crispy. There was a significant amount of seafood in the seafood pancake, and it also came with the sauce. The galbi was also really good. It was flavorful, and the meat was super tender. Last but not least we got the cold noodles. It was served in a big metal bowl with ice in it so it was really cold and delicious and flavorful. Also in a big portion only thing about the cold noodles is that you can't order it to go technically but what you can do is you'll just order the cold noodles at your table and then you can ask for a to go box which I thought was a little strange but was glad that there was a workaround for it. Overall, my experience was really good. I would definitely come back here to try out their other dishes and to even order the same dish cause everything was amazing. The price wasn't too bad as well. I felt like you definitely do get a bang for your book if you come to this restaurant.

    B15 - Maeun Dwejigogi Dolpan
    Miori I.

    Stoked to have a Korean comfort food spot in the neighborhood! I'm so happy The Dae-Mun opened in Alhambra. Our area's mostly been KBBQ on Main Street until now, so this is a very welcome addition. The restaurant has only been around for a couple months but judging by the typical steady line of patrons outside, it's already become a hit. On our way to the movies, my husband and I noticed the line was shorter than usual and took it as a sign to pop in for an early dinner. We were immediately greeted after walking into the spacious interior. Much bigger than I expected, with a second, even larger dining area past the register. Every team member, from the host to our server to a gentleman (possibly a manager) helping out, was super friendly and welcoming. We were seated right away, and before our food even arrived, we each received a piping hot cup of bone broth, a delicious and perfect for warming up the taste buds. A huge plus for me: I have a pineapple allergy, and as soon as I mentioned it, the gentleman came out specifically to let me know the LA Galbi contained pineapple and offered to swap it out. I really appreciate the heads up and care for my safety! I'm a sucker for all the banchan (side dishes) that come with Korean meals, and The Dae-Mun does not skimp! The kimchi was so good, and our server happily replenished it. She even checked in during the meal to see if we wanted more. Here's what we got: -Spicy Pork Hot Stone Plate (Maeun Dwejigogi Doplan - B15): Came out sizzling, smelled amazing, and tasted just as good. Not quite as spicy as I expected but packed with flavor. The charred bits stuck to the stone were absolute perfection. -LA Galbi: (Couldn't eat due to my allergy but my husband loved it.) Tender, flavorful beef short ribs. He only wished there was extra marinade to mix into his rice. First impression of The Dae-Mun is incredibly positive! We enjoyed our dinner date and already have our eye on some other dishes for next time. Friendly staff, great food, and a fresh addition to Alhambra's dining scene. Highly recommended!

    A7 - Gamja-tang
    Claire S.

    Came here for the grand opening special that runs through 7/31. My friend and I both ordered the Yangji Sullung tang Beef brisket soup. Upon sitting down at the table, they serve a small portion of the broth. It's rich and flavorful. Side dishes and soup came fast. My friend added too much salt into the soup and the staff was nice enough to give her extra welcome broth to dilute the saltiness in her soup. Overall it's a pretty good meal. The soup was flavorful, side dishes were very good and service is nice. The restaurant is clean and bright. I'd come back again.

    Joanna C.

    It was our first time here. We tried their lunch special that they are having right now till end of July. We got the fatty sliced brisket soup and the hot stone bibimbap. The soup comes with rice. Oh, and the soup has some noodles too! Great deal if you want lunch special. Good service too! Food was good but I felt like my soup was a little bit plain to my taste.

    July 2026 Grand Ooening Lunch Special Mon-Fri 11:30-4pm
    Ada W.

    I recently visited The Dae-Mun in Alhambra for lunch and had a great first impression. There is a small covered parking lot behind the restaurant with 2-hour parking for retail customers. If the lot is full, it's also fairly easy to find street parking nearby. The restaurant is clean with a modern, welcoming interior. Shortly after we were seated, the server served us complimentary bone broth, along with ice water. It was a nice touch that made the dining experience feel more welcoming. They are currently offering a Grand Opening Lunch Special through the end of July, which is a great opportunity to sample several of their signature dishes. We tried all the lunch special: * Yangji Sullung Tang (Beef Brisket Soup) * Chadol Sullung Tang (Fatty Sliced Brisket Soup) * Gamja-Tang (Spicy Pork Backbone Soup) * Dolsot Bibimbap (Hot Stone Bibimbap) The Beef Brisket Soup and Fatty Sliced Brisket Soup are very similar, with the main difference being the cut of beef. Both had a comforting broth. The Gamja-Tang was flavorful but surprisingly mild. I'd rate the spice level around 1.5 out of 10, making it enjoyable even for those who don't eat very spicy food. The pork and potatoes paired with rice well. The Hot Stone Bibimbap came with fresh ingredients, and I appreciated that the bibimbap sauce was served on the side so I could adjust the flavor to my liking. Overall, everything tasted good. The only downside was that the portions were a little on the small side, with the exception of the Gamja-Tang. Since these were lunch specials, the serving sizes were understandable smaller. I'd definitely come back to try some of their other specialties, especially the Galbi Jjim, Abalone Porridge, Marinated Raw Crab, and Bossam.

    Jonathan T.

    We came for a Sunday lunch and decided to try this new place. It was quite spacious, modern, and clean. Also, they got a strong AC . Right when we were seated, our server have us complimentary beef broth which was so delicious I wanted seconds. From the free side dishes to the entrees, it felt like a premium experience with unique ingredients you don't normally see. It was the first time I had raw shrimp prepared like this and it was tasty. The cold noodles were really good, can't go wrong on a hot day. The army stew was big and generous with lots of ham and meat. We (4 of us) got pretty full off of 4 dishes. Overall a fun premium experience.

    Hillary K.

    Solid place!! Banchan seems like its house made. Everything was fresh and the restaurant was clean. Great service as well. Ill definitely be back to try more on their menu.

    A1 - Yangji Sullung-tang
    Samantha T.

    Didn't feel like cooking the other night, so we decided to give The Dae Mun a try. At first glance, it looked pretty quiet, but as we walked further inside, we realized the restaurant is much larger than it appears from the outside. We were greeted by the staff as soon as we walked in. Since we were ordering to-go, one of the staff members kindly helped us place our order and made the process quick and easy. Hubby and kiddo both ordered the Galbi Tang, while I went with the Yangji Sullung-Tang. Everything came with rice and an assortment of side dishes. The soups were comforting and satisfying--the broths were light yet packed with flavor, making them perfect for a hearty meal without feeling too heavy. Of all the side dishes, the potato salad was my favorite. It was creamy, slightly sweet, and the perfect complement to the soups. Overall, this was a great first experience, and I'm looking forward to coming back to dine in and try more of their menu offerings!

    A2 - Chadol Sullung-tang
    Selene S.

    We came on Friday for their lunch special. There is parking at the back which was no issue. We came a few minutes after they opened and it was pretty empty. A man seated us right away and served us a cup of hot beef broth. He came back a few min later to take our order and left. As we waited for our order, more people were seated. At this point, it was noticeable that they were severely understaffed. There were only two people serving, taking orders, seating people, and cleaning up. We waited 30 min for our food and had to flag the man down to check on our food. We saw three tables get their food before us even though we arrived first. What was worse was the female server was being very aggressive serving the food on the cart. She pushed so fast that we saw the soup spill out of the bowl. When we finally got our soups (the Chadol sullungtang), we were very hungry. The sides were decent but only got refills once. We asked for water but that was forgotten. Then, we had to stand by the cashier to get their attention so we can pay. Overall, this was a very bad experience. The soup was decent but totally ruined by this service.

    Banchan
    Eric S.

    The Dae Mun is a welcomed addition in a limited selection of Korean restaurants in the SGV! The menu has plenty to choose from such as bulgogi/sullung-tang/raw marinated crab/bossom. The dishes we tried were all tasty and were almost comparable to some of the k-town heavy hitters. They also give an amazing complimentary savory bone broth in a cup and have great service in a modern designed space. -seafood pancake was loaded with green onions/squid/shrimp/and a few small clams. -classic bulgogi was seasoned very well mixed with squash, onion and carrots. -sullung tang was also a light broth with tender brisket. -bossom was tender and flavorful paired with cabbage wraps and seasonings - complimentary Banchan quality and selection was solid Pro Tip: Parking is available in the structure attached to the building but is limited, but there are plenty of street parking on 4th & 5th St. Also, I hope the lunch special stays permanently!

    Sullung tang lunch special
    Vivian X.

    I came in for their lunch special and got the sullang tang for $11.99. The banchan and soup were both solid. My only issue was that the beef was sliced really thin and the portion was pretty small. I understand it's a lunch special, but I'd be willing to pay a little more for a more generous portion of beef. The ambiance was nice, clean, and comfortable, and the service was quick and friendly, which made for a great overall experience. Overall, a decent Korean restaurant to try if you're in the area!

    C21 - Haemul Pajun (seafood pancake)
    Amy L.

    They give you free bone broth when you arrive which is perfect because it was a cold evening. Gamjatang had alot of broth and tasted clean but it feels like there wasnt enough meat. The only meat was from the bone. 3/5 because of the meat portion. The seafood pancake was good. It was alot bigger than expected and they give a decent amount of shrimp. We asked for the pancame to be cut into smaller pieces instead of 6. 4.5/5 Server also packed my broth. Surprised his hands didnt burn. I will be back to try their raw marinated crab. Roomy and has AC

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