Foods are fresh and delicious and staffs are friendly…read moreSpecially I like the Korean pancakes

The flavor of the naengmyeon and the meat went really well together, and the friendly service made…read moreit even better.

Is this what dreams are made of? Intoxicating aroma of caramelized pork, umami flavor, juicy meat,…read moreand perfectly charred edges? Must be! The pork jowl and pork belly are DIVINE - clearly high quality. Workers hand us a sticker with specs about the preparation and aging process, which is oddly charming and shows how much pride they take in their meat. The staff even cooks everything for us, so we can sit back and stuff our faces. The sides are great too. Tangy pickled or fermented veggies, sweet pineapple, mushrooms, and soups help cut through all that richness from the fat. The pork and kimchi soup especially hits - it's super comforting and balances out the meal. This is also a great alternative if you're craving BBQ but don't have the stomach space for AYCE. These portions leave us full and satisfied every time. Overall, an amazing spot for a casual, pork-centric feast!

I've wanted to try this place a while back, but never had the time to do it. We finally came here…read morefor dinner on a Saturday night. Arrived at 5: 20pm and there was only two parties ahead of us. Not bad! We were seated and from the way the table was setup, it gave an authentic Korean restaurant vibe. We went ahead and ordered their Combo B meal ($69) which had three types of meat, kimchi soup, and a soup of our choice. Restaurant staff were friendly and attentive. Pork Jowl tasted tender and the cooks were able to prepare it just right. Skirt meat was also tasty. Portions were just perfect for a party of 2. We had a great time dining in here. Will definitely come back again.

Came here craving a comforting bowl of galbi tang, and this place absolutely hit that spot! Even…read morethough I think they're mainly known for their pork broth soups, we went with the classic beef short rib soup, and we left very satisfied! The short ribs were huge and incredibly tender. I barely had to touch them before the meat was basically falling off the bone. The broth had a deep, comforting flavor without being overly salty (which is a blessing to enjoy the flavor). We also ordered the pork cutlet on the side, and honestly, the portion was massive for like a quick lunch. Crispy, filling, and definitely enough to take leftovers home! The banchan was simple but solid too, especially the big slices of cucumber and daikon, along with pieces of pancake on the side. The atmosphere is very down-to-earth with Korean signage and an artsy wall, no fancy décor or over-the-top presentation. Service is straightforward and efficient. You're not here to be pampered. You're here for hot, delicious comfort food done right.

Drove all the way from New Port to Garden Grove to eat here. Actually, flew from Colorado to OC…read more Early Sunday morning, only one server but had 3 tables already occupied. Must be good. Ambiance? Just mom and pop restaurant fell. Service was good. We got the Dried Pollack Soup (북어국) and Dumpling & Rice Cake Soup (떡만두국). Pollock soup was hearty, clean tasting and exceeded the expectation. Dumpling soup was very rich and filled with lot of dumplings. Side dishes were delicious too. We were so full, we didn't even bother ordering anything else. Will definitely come back to this location.

We were seated right away and greeted with warm welcomes from all the staff. Dylan is very nice and…read moreprovided great service. ordered the hot stone beef short rib and beef soup :)

Took my mother for mother's day lunch at Jin Cook. Order the Galbi Tang and the braised Beef. They…read morecame with 3 bowls of rice and side dishes. The Galbi Tang came but it had no flavor. Compare to Sun Nong Dan the JinCook soup seem like it was flavorless and wish they had more ribs in it for 23$. The braised Beef though was worth it and very fulfilling. Although bit sweeter than anticipated. That's definitely be a dish if you go with 2 people it's good portion. Never order the Galbi Tang. Other than that. Service was very good. Servicer comes and ask you how your food was. Refills on the ban chan.Also have a rice cake for mother's day.

Man was I surprised by this one!…read more Dawa Kitchen is a delicious spot nestled in the corner of the plaza. FOOD: The Katsu Curry is easily the best deal on the menu for sharing. For $25 you get a huge chicken katsu with curry pairing. The katsu was crispy, hot, and fresh when it came out. Very tasty! The curry itself is good, but doesn't have the same punch of flavor as other curry katsu places. Still good though! This dish could definitely feed 2 people. We also opted for the Ddeokbokki. This dish had great flavor and the rice cakes were cooked perfectly! Just as a heads up, if you are used to Ddeokbokki having extra's like fish cake and cheese, this does not come with it unless added. Overall, for value and flavor this is great! PARKING: Parking is tight in the complex and I would recommend getting there early just in case there's none available. WAIT/AMBIANCE: This place was packed when we arrived with a clear waitlist of 5+ parties. Try to get on the Yelp waitlist ahead of time to make sure you get seated in a timely manner. You can also look to make a reservation as that was also faster for me! Overall ambiance is good, and the restaurant was playing some Justin Bieber! DRINKS: For a casual dining place we opted to get soju and a beer as it was $10 per bottle. Also not too bad of a deal to pair with your meal! Overall would recommend this place! Delicious and great value!

Food Order: Pork Katsu with Curry (1)…read more Bibimbap with bulgogi add on (1) teok bokki (1) Highlights: - great ambiance, friendly staff! - good side dishes, generously given - good texture for the curry and food was not too spicy - gochujang with the bibimbap was amazing! Cons: - everything was a bit sweet - the pork katsu was a bit bland as well as the mac salad side dish - the pork katsu sort of peeled away from the meat because of the heat of the dish overall: - great service, big portions, would visit again! just beware if you want a spicer version of these dishes and a stronger taste. the katsu could have been a bit crisper as well, I think the bibimbap was done very well. the dishes are served in a stone plate keeping them hot through the meal

Whoa! Halgatteok was not what I expected, but I'm so glad I stopped in. This spot for delicious…read moreKorean street food is in the very back of the food court at H Mart Garden Grove. I went in around 2PM so it was not crowded. The friendly clerk at the counter recommended the Rose Tteokbokki, as their most popular dish. I customized it with spice level 1 (which has a nice kick), soft rice cake, add ramen noodles. I chose the combo for a few dollars more, which included tempura - 2 seaweed rolls, 2 dumplings, 2 shrimp, and a Coke. This rose sauce is sweet and hot in perfect balance Dish included sausages, an egg, veggies, as well as the excellent rice cake. Can't wait to come back and try more flavors. Enjoy!

Just tried a new Korean spicy rice cake (tteokbokki / bunsik) spot in Buena Park, Ca. If you've…read moreever had street tteokbokki in Seoul, this is it. They have four different flavors to choose from. We went with the OG "Grandma's style" using the traditional rice cakes and added fried shrimp tempura + mini kimbap, which was the perfect combo. Dunking everything into that sauce! Service was amazing--the lady working there was so sweet, attentive, and welcoming, which honestly made the experience even better. Also, tons of parking, which is a win in itself. Highly recommend.

Wanted to try a new spot since I was craving 뚝배기불고기 badly and decided on Gam Ja Tang House. Best…read moredecision and drive out ever! My friend and I picked from the lunch menu and $16.99 was a good price! More than enough food along with the banchan. The thing to remember is parking is located behind the restaurant. You'll have to drive slowly, otherwise you'll miss the driveway to turn in to from the main street like I did.. Twice! lol

The parking here can be hard to find, the way back is directly left of the building but there's…read moreplenty of parking. There are lots of tables even though the restaurant isn't large. We got the Gamjatang in the "casserole" size and it fed four of us small girls well. They only provide up to three rice bowls and they'll charge you for any additional. The side dishes and the soup were really delicious, but the service was pretty lacking - slow and not very friendly. They don't fry rice for you at the end. I'll definitely be back again. It's really great value for the amount of food you get. But I can see why this restaurant hasn't been as popular recently.

Went to BCD Tofu House knowing just enough about Korean tofu soup to be dangerous. I've been once…read morebefore, but I'm still very much in the "watch the people next to me and copy their homework" phase of the experience. The meal starts with what feels like an endless lineup of little side dishes, a fried fish, rice in a scorching hot stone bowl, and then the bubbling tofu soup (medium spice for me) arrives like it's angry at the table. I ordered the bulgogi combo (C2) and everything was flavorful, comforting, and honestly just fun to eat. OK maybe a few too many onions for me. The stone pot rice situation was an adventure on its own. They ask you if you want them to pour hot water into the bowl to loosen the crispy rice stuck to the sides. I tried it. Felt very authentic. Still not fully convinced my rookie self handled it correctly, but we survived. What I liked most was the atmosphere and adventure. You can tell this place has a loyal following and there's a reason Yelp absolutely loves it. It feels authentic without being intimidating, and the portions are no joke. I took home enough leftovers for round two the next day. If you've only done Korean BBQ before, this is a completely different experience and definitely worth trying. Bring friends, come hungry, and don't be afraid to look a little confused your first time. Apparently that's part of the experience. Easy 5 stars for me. P. S. Quick shout out to the wait staff they are super attentive, smiling, and helpful. Maybe they could sense my menu awkwardness

Kaju is so goooood!!!!…read more As a previous BCD regular, we discovered Kaju through some friends who were living in OC and we never looked back. Their tofu soup is always so flavorful and high quality. Their kimchi is also some of the best that I've tried as banchan! The service is straightforward and quick. They have a waitlist at the front that speeds things up during busy lunch and dinner rushes. The place is super home-y and cozy. I like how there is a ton of seating as I've never waited too long for a table. Can't wait to go back!

3.75/5! I love the smokiness flavor of the Noodle soup. Very new and interesting place to try out…read morein Garden Grove. Spicy, bursting with flavor, they use wok to stir fry the ingredients, before adding in the broth. If you love Korean-Chinae noodles style adding seafood, this is the place to go Dont pass on the shirmp fried rice, It was bomb. I want to try their dumplings and jajangmyeon next time They give you free yakult to cleanse palate, considering this is a flavorful dish. Portion is HUGE!! Love that they were open during Thanksgiving. ( make sure you call before coming during holidays) Con is: Table are small, limited parking spot, you can park on the street though.

Such a pleasure to find this place! The food was so flavorful, large portion size, and great…read moreservice. The shrimp fried rice was sooooo good perfect amount of seasoning and ratio of veggies/shrimp. Lots of flavor, food, in a clean restaurant. Definitely coming back to try the beef jjambbong with noodles

Still the best Korean comfort food restaurant in the OC! They haven't changed since 4 years ago…read more Best to call to see if they are open because we tried three other times in the past as they take vacations during the year. We had the bossam and spicy squid with noodles and we were happy and full. We had leftovers which was great. The service is fantastic along with the owner coming by to say hello. I vowed to come here at least once a quarter!

Solid hole in the wall and cheaper option if you're looking for comforting Korean food in the area…read moreand not wanting to spend $$ on something overpriced at The Source. My friend and I shared Daegi Bossom and it was pretty good. The bossam was tender and the portion size was a good amount. It came with lots of veggies and toppings which was nice. They were fresh and flavorful. I also like how the ssamjang wasn't too salty. We were given a good variety of banchan from potato salad to kimchi, soybean paste stew, and two servings of rice each. For $44, this was a pretty good deal. The service was also good. Overall, a solid Korean spot if you're looking for something not flashy.