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. read more

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i loved the ganja-tang (soup) so much & it shined more than the other dishes that i got !! cold noodles were refreshing and the noodles being stuck together was annoying to me. also, they ran out of fish cakes, for the dishes. so i was sad about that, because one thing about me, i love fish cake! anywho, i tried the raw crab and it definitely was not worth it. to be honest, not the best thing on the menu but i still took that risk, and that's okay. service was amazing tho! wish they had a few more workers when i went because there will be times where i would flag them down. ambiance: really pretty and cute!! parking: behind the building read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Swung by to try their lunch specials. The bibimbap was $13 and sooooo tiny! The spicy pork stew wasn't spicy at all. It was ok. I don't know if I'd come back. The complimentary cup of bone broth at the beginning was a nice touch, a bit salty though. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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I wanted to like this place more because the staff is extremely welcoming but the food doesn't taste the best (yet)! We ordered the squid hot plate and the bossam which both were small portions in my opinion for the price. The squid hot plate had way too much sugar that are rice crystalized within a minute and it was left super hard. The sauce was way too sweet and it was not spicy at all. The bossam needs some work. They gave us really large pieces of cabbage stem and they were hard to chew and bite on. Usually bossam has thin cabbage pieces to properly wrap and eat bossam. The garlic used is not fresh garlic slices like I'm used to and they use jarlick. The sides are good, I think the best part of the meal was the bachan. For the same price or cheaper I think I'll just stick to going to Ktown for Korean food. read more

The Dae Mun - Korean Near Me - Alhambra, California

I was craving Bossam so I'm glad I found a new place to have it. I will also ordered the seafood pancake. Both had good flavor. The seafood Pancake had a lot of seafood so I really like that. Most of the Banchan was pretty good except that it was a little too sweet for our liking. Maybe next time we will dine in and try their other dishes. read more

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Food - 5/5 - When you sit down, they serve you a complimentary small cup of bone broth to start your appetite! The menu has a good amount of selection that does set this a bit different from other Korean places in the area! We ordered the bossam, soy marinated crab and the seafood pancake and it did not disappoint! Everything was so good. The seafood pancake was fragrant and crispy, full of veggies and you definitely get bites of seafood. The marinaded crab was a small medium crab with a bowl of rice on the side. There seems to be a lot of roe and crab butter which is the best! They provide gloves for you to enjoy the crab without mess. The bossam was tender and the fresh wraps made it incredibly enjoyable. The banchan was plentiful and a good amount of variety, I enjoyed each one, especially the honey nut mix! **Please be advised that if you have any particular food allergies, let the staff know before ordering to ensure your safety as allergens, like nuts, are in the kitchen** Price - $$ - The pricing for this place compared to portion size is pretty average. It's not budget friendly but the price point is about $25-30 per person depending on what you get to share. Service - 5/5 - The servers here are incredibly attentive and notice your needs quite well. They know when to step in and provide help or ask if you may need something. They're incredibly generous and are very helpful. Ambiance - 5/5 - The interior is cozy and bright. The mood and smells tell you that you will have a good meal once you walk in. Location - 2/5 - As this is located on Main Street in downtown Alhambra, parking on this side of Main Street is not ideal but they do have a private structure in the back. It does get crowded due to it being shared so just be aware of the chance of parking on the street. ____________ **Note: Location rating does not affect yelp review, this is just for informative purposes of other patrons only. read more

The Dae Mun - our dinner spread: bossam, soy marinaded crab, seafood pancake. - Korean Near Me - Alhambra, California

I was happy to see that the SGV had another Korean spot that just opened. So i took my mom and girlfriend to this spot. The only redeeming quality of this place was that it was clean. The non-Korean waitresses were nice. As far as food was concerned, they only had a beef tartare bibimbahp only for their soft opening. I guess they should have priced their menu items before pulling them! The dolsot bimbihmmahp that my girlfriend ordered was tiny! (See the picture). The rice wasnt even scortched either What was really disheartening was the young Korean manager who didnt even give us the time of day. Whereas he was all over the this double date that came and sat next to us. Smh. Needless to say, we wont be going back. read more

The Dae Mun - I was astonished at the size of the dolsot bibimbahp. The egg's circumference isnt supposed to be bigger than the rice itself. - Korean Near Me - Alhambra, California

I don't know what happened. I tried them during their soft opening and it was delicious. But I ordered for takeout the other day and it feels like their portion size decreased which makes this place too expensive for what you get. I ordered bibimbap and the sauce was a little too light in flavor for my taste. But I swear it was good the last time I ordered. So I know bibimbap is usually just a mix of banchan and rice, but I think it's kind of lazy to use what you give out for free as a part of the meal. I'd have to rethink about going here or just not order the bibimbap. read more

The Dae Mun - Chadol Sullungtang - Korean Near Me - Alhambra, California

Hubby & I have dined in once for lunch on a Sunday, and we thought it was okay. First impression is that their meat portions are quite little. Their banchan and complimentary broth are good. I was not a fan of their Sullungtang (#3), as I feel you can get better elsewhere around SGV. Mixed meat amount wasn't very much and I didn't feel like the broth was thick enough. We also ordered their BBQ Combo (#28) with Bulgogi & Cold Broth Noodle. Again, bulgogi portion was a bit small. I did like their Cold (Buckwheat) Noodles. I did see that their specialty is Ganjang Gejang (Soy Raw Marinated Crab), which I will have to try with another visit since we just had some when we visited Seoul...and would also like to try to their Bossam. However, I do feel their prices are a bit on the higher side. Will update when we try! read more

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Grand opening Korean restaurant in Alhambra CA. Very good Korean food. No parking at the restaurant so we needed to find street parking. Walked in around 6 pm. It was packed so we had to wait about 20 minutes. We ordered the Dolsot Bibimpap. It was a Korean hot stone rice. Very warm and tasty. Also we ordered Mul Naengmyeon it was a cold noodles it was very refreshing. The last item we ordered was Gabli Jjim braised beef short ribs. It came out in a sizzler hot plate. Short ribs were very tender and juicy. Portion was big. Definitely will come back to try more dishes. Totally recommended read more

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New Korean spot in Alhambra, CA that's definitely worth checking out. They specialize in authentic skillet-style rice dishes along with traditional Korean favorites, all served hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. The quality of ingredients really stands out! The space is surprisingly large and comfortable, making it great for groups, and the service is attentive and welcoming. A nice touch--they serve hot bone broth as soon as you're seated. Solid experience overall and I'm already looking forward to coming back. read more

The Dae Mun - B17 - Ojing-uh Dolpan B13 - Dolsot Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Alhambra, California

Stopped by Dae Mun since I heard it was the newest korean restaurant in the valley. It was described as the sister restaurant of Sun Nong Dan so I was intrigued. We ordered the vegetable pancake, bulgogi and naengmyeon combo + galbi jjim with cheese. The vegetable pancake came first and it was good but slightly too crispy/fried for me. There was also seafood in it and I got confused because it was advertised as vegetable (and I don't eat seafood). The galbi jjim was just as heavy as other restaurants but a lot smaller than expected with the potato being uncooked and crunchy! If we had ordered it alone for our party of 6, we definitely would not have been full. Lastly, the bulgogi was a bit flavorless and the naengmyeon (my first time trying it!) was a little too sour for my taste - noodle chewiness was on point though! Overall, don't think I would come back. I did really enjoy their walnut peanut side dish and the bone broth shots (lol). read more

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First time trying this spot and we loved it! Our server, Jenny, was so sweet and helpful when we ordered. We loved the bone broth served at the beginning of each meal! We ended up ordering the mul naengmyeon and LA Galbi combo. The cold noodle portion was HUGE! We had even bought another order and realized we could've shared one. The LA Galbi was also super tender! Overall, everything was great here (even the r&b playlist that was on while we ate lol)! We'll definitely be back again :) read more

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Went to try this new Korean place in Alhambra, overall not too bad for Korean food, total came out to be around $25 per person. Highlights: 1. Complementary bone broth! This is probably the only place I've ever been to that serves you bone broth for free 2. Side dishes - refillable (except for the premium one on the white place), and goes well with rice 3. Oxtail soup - soothing soup, came with a good amount of oxtail bones, served fresh in a pot I think this place has a lot of potential and I had a pleasant experience trying it out. I like how it is conveniently located on Main Street, and the interior was quite nice. We also had fairly good service, although it took a while for me to get my check. The Korean food scene in LA is highly competitive, so I'm hoping this place can differentiate itself from other restaurants by the time of their grand opening! read more

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Okay, I've tried this place on two different occasions ordering very different things to see how it compares to other korean spots... Yeah I'm sorry, maybe i'm ordering the wrong things... Service is great and the place is clean and modern. Food: Banchans are unique, their complimentary broth is delicious... My sister ordered cold noodles, said it was ok. not impressed. I was not impressed with their Yukhoe. It was my first time having it and I wasn't sure what I was expecting but it was just.. too sweet and bland and not what I imagined. Their Buchu Minari pancake was not consistent. I came on two different occasions and they were prepared differently. Also... I HATE when my pancake is sprinkled with panko... Second time I tried their Somori Gomtang but it tasted like old beef and there was minimal slivers of protein in the broth. I was so disappointed in the quality and the quantity. I have yet to try their raw marinated crab or Bossam, but I am not sure if i should return to give this place a try after two disappointing visits. read more

The Dae Mun - Yukhoe. Looks Impressive but tasted too sweet for me. - Korean Near Me - Alhambra, California

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The 9.99-13.99 weekday lunch special from 11:30am-4pm is what made us come back. It's clear their restaurant was not prepared to serve this many people during their lunch special hours on a Friday. My husband got a gamjatang soup thing that had a lot of flavored meat and bone. 13.99. It's good but if you don't like perilla, stay away from this as the broth is like perilla infused. My friend and I got the fatty brisket soup (10.99) which was a flavorful beef bone soup with some meat and noodles. I highly recommend it. The sides were bomb but the service was hella slow cuz i guess they were busy, never got our refills of sides. They took forever to take our order and never came to our booth beyond giving us the food we ordered. I wish that they just had a serve yourself side bar (just charge me an additional $5 or something idgaf). Like it was so slow I'm ready to clock in and start helping them. Management needs to hire more people to assist with this lunch rush Overall I recommend coming here if you have lots of time to kill and I recommend just sitting separately from your party so you get your own portion of the sides to eat with your meal because they'll never come back to refill your sides. read more

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Obviously, our new favorite Korean restaurant in Alhambra, which keeps bringing us back, their delicious food! Every time we come, we try something new on the menu tonight, was no exception! Excellent customer service, thanks Emery! See you soon... read more

The Dae Mun - F32 - Galbi Jjim - Korean Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I was in the area and decided to check this place out. I went with my boyfriend and we got the sullungtang and bibimbap lunch special. For the price, the portions were great. My boyfriend who usually eats a lot was satisfied by the bibimbap, and I wasn't able to finish my sulluntang. The service was very quick and they were very nice. I liked how everything was very light and easily digestible, nothing too salty. Would come back again! read more

The last time two times I've had Korean food in the SGV area in the recent years have been terrible experiences. I usually get Korean food in Orange County but I've been trying more out here when I'm with my gf. Here's what we ordered: **Dolsot Bibimbap: First off, presentation was spot on with the variety of colors with the egg right on top. Once we mixed it up, it was mostly rice. There was a very small amount of meat; about a three finger pinch so basically nothing. The gochujang served with the bibimbap was one of the worst we've had. It had no sweetness to it and was too vinegary. Ratios were way off and was terribly by itself. (2/5) **Mul Naengmyun: Very refreshing but there were too many big blocks of frozen solid broth. After finishing all the liquid, there was about 30-40% of the whole dish frozen. The portion of noodles was very low. I had a couple chopsticks worth of noodles and was finished so quickly. The most disappointing thing about this dish was that there was no meat. Flavor was actually really good but unfortunately, it failed in every other category. (2/5) **LA Galbi: Highlight of the evening was the LA Galbi. The bone was very small and the meat had very good flavor. (5/5) The banchan were hit and miss. The radish muchim was very good and had great flavor. I personally also liked the squash and seaweed dish too. The mook/muk, ojingeojeot, and kimchi were insanely salty. Ojingeojeot is one of my most favorite banchans of all time but this was easily the worst one I've had. The yuksu (bone broth) they served in the beginning was amazing and refreshing. The service was good but the waiters don't speak any Korean. I ordered in Korean like I do at any other restaurant but the guy repeated the order back in English. There were only a few Korean people I saw in the restaurant including someone resembling the manager, another front of house employee, and one woman cooking the food in the back of house. Food was honestly very disappointing and the banchan isn't anything to write home about. Service is good but I expect to be able to order in Korean especially at a restaurant like this that serves traditional Korean food. They've been open for about a month now and it looks like they're still in their soft opening phase. It also looks like they're rotating out their banchans every week to see what the customers like. They have a small parking garage directly behind the restaurant offering 2 hours of free parking. Other than that, there's plenty of street parking available on Main St and 4th St. I'm currently 0/3 for Korean restaurants in the SGV area and I would skip this spot for now. read more

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4.5 stars. Food is good. Service is pretty good. Overall, good experience. Will be back. Oh, they gave us a sample of the bone broth. It was delish. Can't wait to try their soups. FOOD: Seafood Pancake 4.5/5 Seasoning and taste is spot on even without the sauce. Bibimbap 3.9/5 Probably should have gotten it in the Hot Stone. This room temperature one was okay. read more

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We are so happy that a decent Korean restaurant with extensive menu has opened close to our home! The ambiance and set up was modern and clean. The staff were super welcoming and friendly. My husband dropped a spoon and a new one was waiting for him above his head as he was picking up the dropped utensil. Also the staff voluntarily kept our last bowl of rice warm and served it only after we finished our first two bowls. The extra mile in their attention and hospitality really made the dining experience so pleasant! We had their pork neck soup, army stew, and grilled galbi. All 3 dishes were so tasty and I highly recommend all 3! Can't wait to return to sample more of their menu! read more

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Amazing Korean food addition to the SGV/Alhambra area! The service was top notch and it's very clean inside. First off, Daemun is very generous in refilling pan-chan (side dishes) and there's a plethora of options. Our table really loved the fried tofu and the kids loved the potatoes. Everyone get served beef broth as a starter, and kids got a bowl of rice mixed with beef broth. Hospitality 10/10! Our large group shared a galbi-jim and it was rich and flavorful! The meat was falling off the bones. Also, naegmyun cold noodles were great especially as the days are getting hotter. So happy about this place and will definitely be visiting again. read more

The Dae Mun - F30 - Galbi Jjim - Korean Near Me - Alhambra, California

I had a great experience with my girlfriend here She took me out for my birthday and I'm so happy that there's a nice Korean place in Alhambra with a pretty big menu. I really enjoyed the combo of cold noodles and LA galbi. My friend ordered the bulgogi hot stone pot. I liked the atmosphere, it was new, clean, and the service was fantastic. I enjoyed hearing the K-pop music being played, especially my favorite band, Twice! read more

The Dae Mun has a classically modern Korean feel and one of the stand outs were the complimentary hot bone broth drink wassuch a good idea and I loved it. The green onion pancake (buchu minari jeon) was huge and had good flavor but it wasn't as crispy as I would have liked it - I think they should serve it on a hot stone plate to limit it from getting soggy. The galbijimm was very tasty as well and the vegetables really soak in the delicious sauce especially the broccoli. The meat was not chewy, but it also wasn't as tender as I would have liked. Overall, very solid place and there's still a couple items I would like to try. read more

The Dae Mun - F32 - Galbi Jjim - Korean Near Me - Alhambra, California

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3 stars It is with some sad news that I have to give this new restaurant a lower star rating. Firstly, I understand that they are still new and still hiring. Secondly, I came on a Sunday night and maybe they weren't staffed properly. Thirdly, because they're so new, maybe some staff members are still training. With all that said, these were the things I had an issue with: Upon my arrival, it was 7pm and there were plenty of tables open. The host (maybe it's the restaurant manager?) puts down my name on a list and said it would be a 20 minute wait. Ok, fine. I didn't get seated until 7:30pm, which is fine-whatever. In that 30-minute waiting period, the manager closes the front door, but it's locked, so one of the staff members from outside has to knock to get in. I open the door for him after checking with another staff member that it is ok to let this guy in... who locks the door during business hours? In the meantime, other people ahead on the list get seated. Fine. Anyways, I get seated at 7:30pm and order my food. BUT, everyone who came in after me, got seated right away. 15 minutes later, my banchan comes out, and another 15 minutes later, my order comes out. All is fine. The server, who was great btw, offers to refill the potato banchan and he returns with the news that they ran out. Also fine. BUT, here is the kicker, 2 young ladies come in around the time I've finished half my soup and, I think they might know the host, and they were given the banchan plus the potato banchan. Look, just tell me there are no refills for solo diners. It is FINE...my feelings will not be hurt if I'm told the truth, but I am extremely disappointed that I was lied to. I'm not blaming my server b/c I understand that instructions in any hospitality business are coming from the top-down. Ambiance: they did a lot of remodeling to look like an Ikea catalog, but whatever. It was neat, clean, modern, and devoid of any culture like so many modern Asian restaurants. Whatever positive impression I had of the restaurant design is completely neutralized by the above stated experience. 3/5 stars. Banchan: pickled peppers were decent (4/5 stars), kimchi (4/5 stars), broccoli w/ sesame dressing (4/5 stars), stirfried fish (4/5 stars), & those darn spicy POTATOES (5/5 stars). Budae Jigae ($19.95): Frankly, individual servings of army stew have no business being $20 b/c in many restaurants, a huge family-sized budae jigae would be $45-55 before tax. This was good, but not worth the price. I'd still get it again if I ever came back. 3.5/5 stars. Coke ($2.50): we all know this is a rip-off, but I was hoping to support a local restaurant regardless of what happened earlier. Free private parking in the back or free street parking. Overall, they can improve. read more

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Went here for their soft opening. Solid spot for Korean food if you're in the area. Clean and spacious inside. Bulgogi and galbi ribs - 4/5. The bulgogi wasn't overly sweet like some other places. The galbi was good, a bit chewy though. Bibimbap - 4/5. A Korean staple. All the ingredients tasted fresh, but there was barely any beef (maybe five or six small pieces). Beef brisket soup - 5/5. The broth base is on the lighter side, but still flavorful. Great option if you're looking for something healthy. I'd come back to try their galbitang. read more

The Dae Mun - Korean Near Me - Alhambra, California

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A mixed bag, with most of the stars going to the excellent staff that was highly attentive and nice, doing the best they can with the soft opening hiccups. Pros: + Again, staff was very attentive and nice. They offered bone broth in a cup for a very cold rainy day to start before waters, although maybe to make up for the lack of hot water somehow when we were there. Sounds like a broken hot water machine. They checked up frequently, so no issues with getting staff attention. + Clean and nice simple feel to the restaurant (although arguably a must for a new place), although the tables on the side has very tight spacing when filled up. My fiance had to sit next to me rather than across from me since the other table made it hard to sit in the chairs right behind them. + Banchan was decent, with a unique broccoli option that I don't think I've seen at other places. Seems to be free for refills if you asked. Cons (unfortunately all food here): For the price point, the food left quite a bit to be desired. Best way to put it is for almost a $20 bowl of soup, it felt a bit average. My yukhoe bibimbap is $27, yet I'm not quite sure if I'm getting great beef plus I wished the ingredients were more finely cut to make eating easier because I was navigating a prickly salad and giant chunks of radish versus truly enjoying a mouthful of rice given how the side was presented or paired here. This was a spicy dish, which I didn't quite handle as well either and don't think it was clearly noted on the menu as such. The portions were decent, but I don't think the pricing met the expectations from an ingredients standpoint. With so much competition in the growing array of Korean places in the SGV, I could probably get similar, if not the same dishes, for less and still would be very flavorful. Another table who came in before us seemed to be sitting for some time, but their galbi took forever in terms of the wait and they were served their food well after we already ate, so another soft opening kink. I guess I'm lucky our dishes didn't take as long and it looks like the staff kindly comped that table some drinks for the wait, but just know what you're heading in for during this phase of the restaurant opening. read more

The Dae Mun - Yukhoe bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Alhambra, California

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This new Korean restaurant just soft opened on Main Street in Alhambra and I had a really enjoyable experience. The interior is super spacious with plenty of seating and the staff is very informative and attentive. They start you off with a cup of hearty soup that was really comforting! For their sides they brought out spicy fermented skate fish which was really unique and had a crunchy texture similar to radish. I ordered a cold noodle and my friend got the sullungtang. Their cold noodles were really good with a nice chewy texture and a tangy flavor. The sullungtang tasted good and you can season to your liking. The dishes here are on the pricier side, though nothing out of the ordinary nowadays. They have other dishes that I would want to try like their Galbi jjim and Galbi tang. Overall a solid new Korean spot! read more

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Finally a Korean food restaurant in Alhambra! I could not wait to try this place. I love Alhambra for all the free parking structures, it just makes it so easy to park and enjoy your choice of craving! They start you with that delicious made bone broth which is so rich and flavorful! The staff was nice and attentive! They have some lunch specials right for their grand opening so the waiter helped me pick! I got the the bibimpab on the hot skillet plate. They brought out all those legendary sides that I love! Will be back to try more food with my girlfriends! read more

The Dae Mun - B13 - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Alhambra, California

Good taste. Excellent customer service. Wish they also had sundubu / tofu stew here as well, but they have sullangtang, bulgolgi, and galbi plates as well as stone pot and bibimbap as well as a variety of banchan. Clean setting. Semi-newly opened. read more

The Dae Mun - Korean Near Me - Alhambra, California