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    4.5 (127 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Squid Bulgogi (stir-fried squid in a spicy and savory sauce)!!
    Eunhae H.

    I haven't seen a place in the OC area where they specialize in Sotbap (hot pot rice). This place specifically offers a course menu of Ssam Bap, which includes: pot rice, side dishes, leaf wraps, soybean paste stew, iron plate of your choice of meat or seafood. I ordered the Squid Bulgogi Ssam Bap, which is their stir-fried squid in a spicy and savory sauce. The squid was perfectly cooked and so fun to eat with all the different lettuce wraps they provided: steamed cabbage, perilla leaves, romaine lettuce, jalapeños, carrots and cucumbers served with their housemade dip (ssamjang). I also ordered their Galbi + Spicy Cold Noodle Combo (non-spicy option also available) and the Fiery Chicken with Cheese. For the Fiery Chicken with Cheese, the server came with a blowtorch to melt the cheese tableside, which was quite the show and made the experience even more fun. The service was excellent throughout the meal, with staff being friendly, attentive, and engaging. Because they are known for their Sotbap, it was only fitting that the star of the show was the Sotbap. I'll definitely be back to try their other Sotbaps, especially the LA Galbi, bulgogi and pork bulgogi.

    Daniella P.

    The workers were so friendly here. They were so accommodating and were very on top of it when it came to refilling things. The food was absolutely delicious. I loved the pork bulgogi, I couldn't get enough of it. Love this place!

    Carrie W.

    My friend and I stumbled upon this place cause we were craving some Korean food. There was no wait on a Saturday afternoon and we sat quickly. The ordering system was super easy to use on a tablet. The portions at this place are hefty and I would say is considered hearty and healthy. I got the ssambab + squid bulgogi. It included a big plate of veggies, pot rice, and a soup! Of course, you can't forgot about the banchan. It was a lot of food and I had bulgogi and veggie leftovers at the end of the meal. The only downside of this place was that the restrooms were outside, but no code needs to be entered to use. It was also pretty clean in there too. Overall, nothing really bad about this place. I'll be back to try out their other food!

    Lucy W.

    Top Sot Korean Restaurant Buena Park We got : (Combo) Korean SHORT RIBS+Pot Rice +Soybean Paste Soup -the rice pot was pretty good size, so filling I was so full and this was great with my raw crab! The short ribs were a mix of fatty and lean meats, there was A LOT OF veggies provided to wrap the meat in, which was fantastic surprise. The soybean paste soup was full of strong savory bean flavor. SOY SAUCE MARINATED CRAB TWO WHOLE CRAB : definitely super fresh, not overly salty, and high quality ! I just wish it was bigger portion for the price but I think the quality of items at this restaurant is what you are getting with a lot of unique side dishes too! The rice cold drink at the end for dessert was cherry on top. Good service, I actually liked that the bathroom is outside , lots of parking in the plaza , chill vibe not noisy. 9/10 for me. Follow me for more foodie vlogs -living with luci

    Soy marinated raw crab
    Jemi A.

    Came here for a friend's birthday and thoroughly enjoyed the authentic food here. The soy marinated raw crab was fresh and excellent. 5/5 stars! The short rib was also excellent. It was tender, but not fatty. Nice balance in the marinade. 5/5 The squid bbq was also excellent. Sometimes, squid can be tough and rubbery, but not the squid here! It was actually quite tender and flavorful as well. 5/5 stars The monkfish soup was also excellent, with generous chunks of fish. 5/5 You order from a QR code linked to your table. Very convenient and easy. Other notables: Price was reasonable for authentic Korean food. Plenty of parking. Cozy restaurant space with less than 10 tables. This is not a fine dining restaurant, but more reminiscent of your grandma's kitchen. I'm definitely gonna come back and bring my mom here. She will love it.

    Spicy Tofu soup
    Corinna W.

    This place was recommended by a friend and she was right that it was authentic and delicious. They even have the tables with drawers that house their utensils like in South Korea. It's a tiny place maybe 8 tables and there's only 1 person taking orders. Luckily when we arrived there was 1 table left for our party of 3. We ordered the seafood pancake and the bulgogi that came with all the banchan. These 2 orders were more than enough for the 3 of us. We loved the seafood pancake here because it was thick and crispy. ( some places the pancake is soggy.) It was full of seafood like octopus and shrimp. The bulgogi was very good too. It came with spicy tofu soup, rice with the crunchy bottom, lettuce , radish kimchi, fish cake, salad, fried eggplant and cucumbers. (But no regular kimchi.) It was all so flavorful. We were stuffed and so satisfied. I highly recommend this place!

    Food Spread
    Stephen K.

    Want a tasty and elevated Korean restaurant experience? Look no further than Top Sot! Although Sot Bap is not a new concept, Top Sot elevates your experience with a pleasant dining atmosphere and genuine quality you can taste. No matter what age you are, what type of cultural background you come from, you will have no complaints. All the side dishes were seasoned and fermented to perfection! The level of detail the owner put into all the ingredients, collectively amplified my experience. Unfortunaly, I have been to many restaurants where the vegetable quality, freshness, and cleanliness were very questionable. This led me to be more cautious when visiting restaurants. At Top Sot, the quality, freshness, and cleanliness were undeniable. Again, the attention to small details made my meal momentiously more enjoyable. Although I want to recommend one specific dish for you all to try, I literally cannot choose. I am eagerly looking forward to the next day I can enjoy a meal at Top Sot. If you have read this far, what are you waiting for? Head to Top Sot right now!!

    The 2 that came with the soba (I was surprised that there was bulgolgi pieces inside, usually it's just rice and some cut up veggies)
    Robin H.

    My mom introduced me to this place and I'm so glad she did because this place was the highlight of my month. My mom ordered in Korean so I'll tell you from the best of my knowledge. I got their Soba and it's now my favorite spot to get soba; soba tasted fresh and taste was super spot on for me. The soba came with 2 sides (idk the name of it). My mom got their spicy pork bulgolgi and doenjang jigae (stew). Honestly I can't tell you much of the names, my only job was to eat, enjoy, and pay. Everything tasted great but the jigae (stew) was just okay for the both of us. All the side dishes were delicious as well especially their deep fried eggplant. The place was clean, welcoming, and very family friendly vibe. Utensils and napkins are self-serve inside every table which was cool. I'll definitely be back!

    Happy hour ig:socalhkfoodies
    Fiona T.

    Already looking for a place to detox after your Thanksgiving feast? Check out Top Pot -- a healthy Korean spot that's light, balanced, and satisfying. My favorite is their ssam bap set: wrap your meat with fresh veggies, served with warm pot rice, protein, and unique sides like fried eggplant with miso and soybean paste soup. For just $28, it's enough for two. We also ordered noodles and beef soup for the table. Everything is light on the stomach but still delicious, filling, and nutritious. Ig: socalhkfoodies

    Galbi combo
    Amanda L.

    Top Sot is a relatively new spot in Buena Park, located on a busy street, so I often pass this location. Since it's relatively new, I don't think many people know about it because when I went on a Saturday evening, we were quickly seated with only one other party in the restaurant. I liked that their banchan is different from most places - offering fried eggplant and a citrus vinagrette salad. Since it was later in the evening, the restaurant was quiet and service was attentive. My partner and I shared the gal I combo which came with the fresh veggies, soup, and rice. This was plenty of food for us and we left satisfied.

    Wrap variation 1
    Angela B.

    $31 for one ssamjang wrap + protein dish Brought me back to Korea and worth the potential choking hazard making assorted lettuce wraps! If two people order, one ssamjang meal with protein and a non ssamjang meal, such as the donkatsu or fried flounder, that's totally enough food for both. You will likely have leftovers. They don't allow you to bring back the ssamjang or banchan, guess you gotta keep coming back lol YUMMY Banchan goes hard here cilantro with tomatoes - bomb Okra? With sesame seeds - great flavor Fresh ssamjang reminds me of Korea!!! Doenjang jjigae smells very strong, but when you eat it with rice is really yummy! Good Green onion kimchi - maybe a teensy fermented for me Deep fried eggplant - I love eggplant , but wish the batter outside was lighter Squid bulgogi was a bit chewy, but it wasn't too sweet, spicy, or salty. Shall try the chicken next time! Spicy squid banchan - fine Making the lettuce wraps with a variation of the banchan and a small scoop of rice with their ssamjang is DELISH. Mouth doesn't get bored and it's fun to experiment with flavors. Rice comes out in a metal pot and the kind server scooped the rice and put in hot barley tea so the scorched rice can be eaten later! I realize it's also not my cup of tea lol They give you frozen shikhye after the yummy meal The place is not that large, I had to wait 10 min for a table at 1pm on Sunday.

    육회비빔밥 BEEF TARTARE AND VEGETABLES MIXED RICE
    Annie K.

    Everything about this place is amazing, from the golden bowls to the little rice pot that turns into nurungji (burnt rice porridge) at the end. I ordered the beef tartare bibimbap and it was so fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The beef was tender, the veggies crisp, and once you mix it all together it's pure perfection. Every side dish tasted homemade and full of flavor. Service was great, super friendly and attentive. They even gave me a sikhye (Korean dessert drink) at the end, which was such a nice surprise. And there's plenty of parking, which is always a plus. This place makes you feel fancy but totally comfortable at the same time. If you love Korean food or want to try something new, you have to come here.

    Banchan and ssamjang
    Jessie Z.

    They've been open 3 months! TLDR; Modern interior, efficient service, great banchan, fresh veggies, soups a little salty, slightly pricey. Side dishes (5/5): They have very unique and fresh side dishes that you don't see at most other restaurants! Probably my favorite part of the meal. My favs: Soy sesame pickled celery was sweet and savory. Cilantro kimchi with tomato was sweet and refreshing. Fried eggplant was lightly battered and eggplant was super soft. Kind of like a tempura. Ssambap (4/5): Good variety of greens that were super fresh. Wish we got a few more perilla leaves. Ssamjang was very good- super subtle, nutty, and had bits of almonds and walnuts inside. We got bulgogi and squid. Flavor was decent, but portions were slightly underwhelming. The pictures make it seem like more. Doenjang jjigae was way too salty. The rice had the perfect chew. They make it crispy so you can add hot water at the end and turn it into a soup. Definitely tasty and worth trying, but not sure if it was worth the price. Pork cutlet (3.5/5): The sauce was pretty unique, but everything else was pretty standard. They definitely hammer down the pork real thin. Beef and radish soup (3/5): There were maybe 4 large chunks of beef. A little bit of glass noodles. The flavor was meh. It was also way too salty. We actually didn't finish it. Wouldn't get again. Seafood noodle (4/5): The noodle portion of this was actually a lot. Probably enough to split into 7 small bowls, each bowl having maybe 3 little pieces of seafood. There's mostly clam, squid, shrimp, and zucchini. The soup was very thick but not overly salty. Service (4/5): All the utensils and stuff are in the table drawer and you order from your phone. The side dishes came out pretty quickly. I would say the service is pretty "Asian" in that they're very efficient and constantly scanning, but there's not much interaction otherwise unless you ask for something specific. I assume you might get better service if you're actually Korean. For 6 adults, we were all pretty satisfied. Total came to about $150 before tax and tip. Parking was a breeze since the lot isn't busy. Bathrooms are single stall outside and need a code. No changing table. They have high chairs and there were quite a few families in the early evening and it's pretty clean.

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    Ain't no way their problematic parking was going to keep me away from my BBQ today! Keep searching…read morefor parking, it's worth it! Upon arrival the fine folks at SQBBQ treat you like family. The parking situation definitely needs some work, but once you're there, the ambiance and seating situation is cool and inviting. I got an order of the house bbq pork ribs, pork belly siu yuk, tallow fries and cornbread. Everything was real good. From the sweetness of the ribs to the crunchy crackling of the pork belly you will not be disappointed. The hearty cornbread can easily be a meal of its own. Looking forward to many more returns here!

    I've been to this location twice. The food is hot/fresh. It brings an Asian twist on American…read moreclassics! We got beef brisket, pork belly, pork ribs, char siu, spicy cucumbers, mac&cheese, cornbread, tallow fries, dirty rice, and coconut rice. The staff taking our order were kind and knowledgeable. You go inside to order and receive a buzzer as a notification when your food is ready. The area to order can get packed so I suggest looking up the menu before. The seating is outdoors and it is first come first sit but there is plenty of seating. Parking can get congested. The parking lot of the restaurant has been full both times I've come but we were able to find parking on 8th street.

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    Smoke Queen Barbecue - Doors open for the day ; picture of the order counter

    Doors open for the day ; picture of the order counter

    Smoke Queen Barbecue - Pork Belly - Skin was nice and crispy

    Pork Belly - Skin was nice and crispy

    Smoke Queen Barbecue - 4 Meat 4 Sides: Pulled Pork, Sausage, Brisket, Char Siu. Double Tallow Fries, Sesame Slaw, Spicy Cucumbers.

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    4 Meat 4 Sides: Pulled Pork, Sausage, Brisket, Char Siu. Double Tallow Fries, Sesame Slaw, Spicy Cucumbers.

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