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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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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
5 days ago
5 stars for the good lunch specials they have, 4 stars for the taste of Gamjatang. It's pretty good overall and I do recommend it as an SGV spot. The potato was a bit hard since I usually like it mushier. I appreciate the perilla seeds to be added to taste. Lunch specials Mon-Fri start at 11:30am and it's a great value considering the economy now. The banchan is great too especially the squid one and the kimchi. Covered parking in the back. Great service. read more
I came here for lunch for the first time. We ordered the following dishes: (1) Yangji Sullung-Tang beef brisket soup (3/5 stars). (2) Chadol Sullung-Tang fatty sliced brisket soup (3/5 stars). (3) Dolsot Bibimbap (3/5 stars). The best part of having Bibimbap in a hot stone pot is the crispy rice at the bottom. There was not enough crispy rice! (4) Haemul Pajun - seafood pancake (3/5 stars) All of the dishes including banchan (side dishes) were not bad but not exceptional. But if you have a craving for Korean food or Korean soup, this will satisfy your craving. They have a lunch special menu with four items at a discounted price Monday through Friday 11:30am - 4pm. It is a good deal If you happen to want those items. Service was friendly and adequate. read more
happy to have found a spot that satisfies my korean food craving without having to drive to buena park or ktown the reason why i wouldn't put it as a perfect 5/5 is because the price is higher than other korean restaurants ~ food: side dishes and broth: 10/10 all the side dishes were very tasty and had a lot of variety. they also give warm broth which i love mul naengmyun 9/10 solid dish with chewy noodles and refreshing broth galbi jjim 10/10 we ordered the medium and it wasn't too spicy but still had a kick. the sauce was perfectly tangy and not too salty. some rice cakes were still a bit hard but i just pushed them to the bottom of the pan to let it cook more lol ~ service: 10/10!! everyone here is super friendly and attentive ~ ambiance: warm and inviting decor read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
3 months ago
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
21 days ago
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. read more
3 months ago
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
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
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
1 month ago
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! read more
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
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
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
5 months ago
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
12 days ago
I really wanted to like this place . I ordered dinner to go for my bday dinner. All I wanted was to stay home and order Korean food and watch the Dodger game . Ordered 3 galbi , seafood pancake , spicy pork and soup . It came neatly packaged with all the banchans and entrees . The food was NOT hot , not even warm . The galbi was so tough I've never had galbi that was tough and flavorless . So disappointed . My son liked the spicy pork but BCD portions are what he's used to . The seafood pancake was soggy . I've ordered BCD in k-town and it's arrived home in Alhambra hot and the pancake is still crispy . Should have just driven to k-town . :( The girl that took my order over the phone was very nice . When my husband picked up the order he said we should eat in the restaurant next time , it's a nice place . I don't think there will be a next time . read more
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
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
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
5 days ago
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
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
7 months ago
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
3 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
3 months ago
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
4 months ago
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
20 days ago
AMAZING Korean food! They have the best kimchi ever and the portions weren't just big enough to share they were sooo delicious. Our waiter was so nice and the restaurant was beautiful we will def be back! read more
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
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