On a cold and rainy evening, my buddy and I headed here to eat. We were destined for another Diamond Jamboree popular restaurant, but as it was a late Saturday night, everything was packed. We ended up at Yigah, and I was so glad we did. I saw they had Galbitang...and was excited to try their version of it. But my buddy was sold on Yukkaejang... Being a fan myself..mostly because I have never found my favorite one, I agreed. We also wanted to order mandoo and bibimbap as a control. The waitress comes over and we order those three items. She tells us that we shouldn't order the bibimbap, we should order the hot stone version. I love Korean restaurants....it's way more important to order what the employee thinks is best....yes let's do it! Our food comes out and everything is delicious! The Yukkaejang is very good....but also very spicy. Definitely at the top of my threshold for spice...but I am wimpy. The stone pot bibimbap was interesting and yummy. It had a miso flavor to it...very good! The hilarious part was the mandoo seemed so bland after eating the other two dishes....just due to the intensity of flavor! The banchan was good as well. I was using the wonbok kim chee to cool down my mouth from the Yukkaejang...that's how spicy it was...lol I know we will be back...definitely for the Galbitang! read more

Yigah Restaurant - So yum! - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Our family (of 6) have been many times to this Korean restaurant. We always enjoyed very much with their Authentic Korean foods. Everyone loved them. I would like to rate 5 + 1 Stars for their foods. And 5 Star for their Excellent services. Thank You read more

I've been wanting to try this place for the longest time. Finally my daughter and I went for early dinner. My daughter ordered the Tonkatsu and I had the Kalbitang. We also ordered Japchae. Even though the Japchae was categorized as appetizer but the portion was huge. In the end, we didn't finish any of the dishes but took the leftovers home. The dishes were delicious and great portion for 2 meals. Service was great too. We had early dinner so the place wasn't too busy. But, there were a few takeout orders. read more

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Yigah Korean Restaurant -- Korean Comfort Food with Heart (and Serious Soup Game) Yigah is one of those Korean restaurants that quietly reminds you why Korean food--especially Korean soups--has such a loyal following. No gimmicks, no shortcuts, just deeply comforting, traditional dishes done the right way. We came this time to celebrate a birthday and brought my daughter's former daycare teacher, which honestly felt perfect for a place like this. Yigah has that warm, multi-generational energy where celebrations feel natural--shared banchan, steaming soups, good conversation, no rush. It felt more like a family gathering than a night out, and that says a lot. Now, let's talk about the food--starting with the soups, because this is where Yigah truly shines. The doganitang is special. This is not just comfort food; it's functional nutrition. Slow-simmered beef knuckle releases collagen, gelatin, and amino acids like glycine and proline through long extraction. From a science standpoint, that means support for joint health, gut lining integrity, skin elasticity, and immune function. It's clean, gentle, and incredibly nourishing. My son loved this soup when he was a baby--that's how pure and comforting it is--and I still consider it one of the healthiest things you can order at a Korean restaurant. Their yukgaejang is easily one of the best I've had anywhere. Deep, spicy, smoky, and layered--not just heat, but real complexity. The broth is rich without being greasy, packed with tender beef and vegetables, and that signature chili oil aroma hits you the second it arrives. This is the kind of yukgaejang that sets the standard. We also ordered the tonkatsu, which my wife absolutely loves. Perfectly breaded, golden and crispy outside, juicy inside--classic Korean-style tonkatsu done clean and right. Simple, satisfying, and a great contrast to the soups. The banchan deserves its own mention: fresh, balanced, and served in those classic stainless steel bowls that somehow make everything taste even better. Nothing over-seasoned, nothing tired--just well-prepared staples that complement the meal. The atmosphere is relaxed, family-friendly, and welcoming. You'll see locals, families, and regulars who clearly know what they're doing by eating here. Service is warm without hovering, and everything arrives thoughtfully paced. If you love authentic Korean food, especially traditional Korean soups made the old-school way, Yigah is a must. This is the kind of place that feeds your body and your soul--and makes even a simple birthday dinner feel meaningful. Highly recommend. read more

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One of my staple favorites in Irvine! When you're sick, when you want some simple yet amazing soup, great banchan sides, Yigah is probably one of the better tang/soup places in Irvine. Seolleongtang is pretty solid, & I did also enjoy the Gamjatang as well. The side dishes do change from time to time & the staff is always super nice, it feels like visiting my aunts house! Of course if you're looking for the best, Buena Park & LA KTown has it all, but I always love going to Yigah for a simple tasty meal. read more

Yigah Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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If you are looking for authentic Korean food this is the place to go. The Servers were so nice and kept refilling our side dishes and water/tea. They are quick with their food as I manage to finish within the hour lunch break. Place was clean and had plenty of guests all speaking Korean. So you know when you find a gem. They have various Korean dishes to try that you may not have had as it's not a tofu house or Korean bbq. It's more of a home cooked food feel. I highly recommend and will be trying their other dishes next time. read more

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We came in here while waiting for one of the other restaurants in the plaza. We saw they had bossam so decided to eat here instead. Food was delicious. And so glad to have options It is a midday meal and standard nice Korean ladies helping serve and take the meal. Very nice atmosphere and food Will be back to try their giant katsu read more

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I was craving a hearty soup after a long day and stumbled into Yigah. The first thing I noticed -- the portions were huge. We decided to order Seolleongtang with brisket and Gamjatang. The brisket was thinly sliced, but a bit tough. The pork in the gamjatang was so soft though. The service was quick and super friendly. The side dishes came out right away and were unlimited. Both soups arrived hot and were absolutely delicious and comforting. read more

Yigah Restaurant - Seolleongtang & Gamjatang - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Delicious Korean food! Serving size is plentiful, presentation is beautiful! Excellent service. This place gets busy pretty quickly - go early! read more

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Hungry for some Korean food, we decided to try this restaurant for lunch on a holiday afternoon off of a recommendation. I must say, I think it was pretty decent! It was my first time here, so I did not not know what to get. I saw the writing about seollungtang on the walls and, because I have never had it before, I decided to order a dish that had the seollungtang soup as a side instead of just ordering that as the main meal. I decided to order the katsu! The katsu was pretty good but it was a wee bit dry and could have had more meat. But it was a pretty good portion so there is nothing too much to complain about that. We also got the Seafood Dupbap. It was pretty good, however I prefer meats like pork and beef over seafood. The service was very nice and the wait was not long at all. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice as well and parking for the restaurant was pretty easy. Overall, I would recommend going here! read more

Yigah Restaurant - Seafood - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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A very cozy, modern, korean restaurant. The staff were all super sweet and constantly refilling our water and sides. A little pricey but definitely worth it considering the portion size. I loved all the banchan which is a super important aspect at korean restaurants. Every order also comes with a little side of seulantang. - dumplings: 8.8/10! Fresh, crispy, warm, and juicy. Paired with the sweet soy sauce like sauce was perfect. - pork cutlet: 8.0/10. Normal pork katsu, but HUGE. Bigger than the size of my head with a generous serving of the cabbage salad. - galbitang: 7.2/10. Flavorful, warm, and homey. Not my preferred dish, but still tasty. - spicy cold noodles: 6.9/10. HUGE portion with plenty of brisket and salad. Could not be finished between two people. However, the sauce was not my favorite/not the typical sauce that is usually used. read more

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I love their soup here. The spicy squid was a little bit bland but the spice level is good. read more

Yigah Restaurant - Food - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is one of the best Korean place for Bussan. Perfect for group gathering. We come here for the Bussan and the cold noodles and the drinks The service is fast and friendly, feels right at home. The curry is also generous portion and delicious 10/10 on food and the only thing I personally would add would be music, so is not so quiet Over all, delicious food and perfect spot for group draining and feasting activities!! read more

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This is a very nice, modern Korean restaurant in the Diamond Jamboree shopping center, so it can be difficult to find parking if you're here for any rush. Service was quick, but I will say I don't think it's the most family/kid-friendly. You can definitely bring kids, though. We ordered the mandu, japchae, dolsot bibimbap, tonkatsu with sauce on the side, and spaghetti cheese pork cutlet. Everything here is standard Korean food, so it tastes as you would expect. The tonkatsu is comically large, but it's thin and crispy, and the sauce adds a nice tang. The spaghetti cheese pork cutlet is a wild dish. The sauce is curry-based and the dish comes out bubbling hot. I really don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

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I must say this food reminds me so much of the motherland. As others have noted, portion sizes are huge. Everything I've ever ordered has been delicious. I think the reviews pointing out the service may not be as familiar with Asian service styles. Servers generally do not check on you, and you only flag them down when you need something. 항상 너무 맛있어요~ read more

Ah man it's Yigah again! I came in with expectations of it not tasting like the one in GG, but boy did they deliver. The food here is absolutely wonderful, their bibimbap, the braised beef, and the katsu were absolutely great! We ended up choosing due to coco's having no options for no peanuts, and we still left satisfied. I highly recommend a family style dinner here, where everyone orders one dish for the table! DO NOT ORDER only for yourself :) since you'll get tired of the same taste for sure. The service here was absolutely wonderful, and they were extremely attentive and caring! Since it's in the middle of the diamond jamboree, parking may be hard to come by. The ambiance within the restaurant feels very sleek and modern just like the original. P.S get the BOSSAM, you will not regret it. I was so sad that they sold out by the time we got there. read more

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Local place to get traditional Korean food. The variety is amazing since they have traditional soups to hot stone rice bowls to Donkasu. There is definitely something for everyone. The side dishes variety given is decent but very delicious. The service is great and the ladies are super on it. Plenty of parking since it's in a giant shopping center read more

Yigah Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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One specific waitress was showing unpleasant and unfriendly attitude with us. Two other groups came in after us and they gave both of them banjans before they did us?? They took back utensils and napkins, leaving only a few since we only ordered 1 dish (we shared the dish) We were still eating and they stopped by our table with the charging machine to make us pay for our food and leave. When we didn't tip them for their bad service, they came and ask us directly why we did not tip them. Overall I feel that the staffs are kind of under-trained and is unwelcome only to our group. Definitely will not be coming back. read more

Finally tried this restaurant and I'm glad I did! The spaghetti was fantastic and I'm happy that there was also the Korean sides because it helped with temperature of the sizzling hot spaghetti. I will say I went during lunch break so I had like 40 mins to eat - this is not enough time for a sizzling plate to simmer‼ So I definitely had to pack half to go but I will return and enjoy my food next time! read more

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I will never talk about this cheese katsu spaghetti omggg. This is a dish you'd never see at another Korean restaurant and we were honestly hesitant on ordering it, but wow I have zero regrets. So flavorful and cheesy and my perfect decadent meal. The cold noodles were also amazing although the noodles could have been cooked a smidge longer. I've been here before and can also vouch that their galbitang is super good. read more

Yigah Restaurant - cheese katsu spaghetti - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Located in a less-trafficked corner of Diamond Jamboree Plaza (or should I call it the 'H-Mart Plaza' since it's now dominated by Korean businesses.) Solid Korean comfort food is served here. We ordered hot stone beef and vegetable rice and pork cutlet, both very tasty and very big, but we managed to finished them. The side dishes are good too and go great with the rice. read more

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Restaurant is small but spacious. Very clean and bright. We came in for lunch. The restaurant was a little less than half full. We were sat almost immediately. Large menu. We ordered 1 solleuntang with brisket, 1 with intestines, and 1 bulgogi. Everything came out pretty quick. Our soups were delicious. The broth was nice and milky and not terribly beefy (although beefy). We had our sea salt, black pepper, and green onions already on our table. The bulgogi was really good too. It was served with a side of bean paste and whole leaf lettuce for wrapping. Yum! The banchans were good too. We asked for extra radish kimchi for our soups. Will definitely come back read more

Yigah Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Authentic Korean food, but with ENORMOUS portions. Cozy and warm place with quick and friendly service. Perfect for a big bowl of soup or a stacked sizzling plate. Beware of no yelp waitlist, you'll have to do it the old fashioned way using paper and pen! This place is a classic and I will definitely be coming back. read more

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Loved it here! We got sat right away on a Monday night (although parking is always kinda crazy at the Diamond Jamboree). Ordered a couple soups and the bossam. The bossam was yummy! Side dishes were good. The place itself is clean. Not a whole lot of options on the menu, but I like it that way. Good little Korean spot with authentic taste. read more

Been here a few times and this is probably my favorite place to get yukgaejang! I've had it from the place called Yuk Dae Jang but I feel Yigah does it better. Place is g that big and it can get packed during peak times. My last visit I got togo on a Friday night around 6:45 and there was a waitlist for dine in. Prices are a lil steep but I think it matches the GIANG portions they give you. As you walk in you can see tables around you with giantass plates of food. You'll definitely have some leftovers if you're not a big eater! I've also tried their katsu plate and the katsu is HUGE and tasty! Love it with the brown sauce especially. But my go to will always be the yukgaejang :) it's priced at about $22 before tax but well worth it. Comes with some glass noodle and a bowl of rice. The amount t of broth you get is a lot but it's also packed with veggies and beef. I always end up with leftovers which works for me cause I just add my own noodle and some extra protein! Service is fine, it gets busy and I don't really know how many staff they typically have on the floor (like 2-3?). But food is good so I'll come back - definitely recommend if you want Korean food that isn't just tofu soup! Ps - parking here is gonna be rough at peak times cause it is in the Diamond Jamboree plaza read more

Really good bibimbap and banchan! As someone who hasn't tried a lot of Korean food outside of kbbq, this place was really solid. The Korean style tonkatsu was pretty okay too, wouldn't order it again but it wasn't bad. I had high hopes for the galbitang but found it to be underwhelming in flavor. Would go back for the spicy version. read more

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Yigah was such a great spot for our group! We came with a party of 10, and they were super accommodating. Their cabbage galbitang was the star of the show--loaded with tender beef and tons of fresh veggies in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect comfort food! read more

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I live love breathe seollungtang so trust me this place is legit. What people overlook is actually the quality of the kkakdugi at seollungtang jibs but THIS PLACE GOT THEIR KKAKDUGI DOWNNNN ITS SO GOOD. Idec about the other banchan bc when i get seollungtang i solely eat that with the kkakdugi. The portion was also quite big for me that I even had leftovers for the next day and that alone made me extremely full again! Also the servers are ajummas aka it's a legit Korean spot. Yigah is Korean family approved !!! read more

Yigah Restaurant - 3. 설렁탕 (살코기, 섞어, 양지 & 곱창) / Seolleongtang - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Solid Korean place in oc!!! Service is good. We got the donkatsu Korean style and yukaejang and everything is authentic. It comes out with lots of banchan and barley tea for water! A bit hard to find parking in this mall but the restaurant itself wasn't crowded. read more

Came here for a quick lunch. Like the side dishes and the food I ordered. They even give you a side bowl of soup. Great place to stop by especially for a rainy day. read more

Yigah Restaurant - 19. 돌솥비빔밥 / Dolsot Bibimb'ap - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Super casual, relatively fast service, and equipped with ironclad Korean aunties. All of the banchan tastes delicious. The kimchi was so good we asked to take some home to go. The broth if the seolleongtang is rich and comforting. Was so surprised to see the tonkatsu because it's HUGE. Definitely worth the price and also very tasty. Not dry at all. Love how they have cold noodles as well. The momil kongkugsu is thick and hits the spot. Make sure to season that with some salt before diving in. Overall, would definitely come back again. Don't expect Michelin service but the food hits. Would highly recommend! read more

My go to Korean suop place. Service is attentive and efficient. My favorites are the tonkatsu, salongtang, and spicy beef soup. This place is usually crowded but worth the wait read more

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They really shouldn't call this dish wooguhgee galbitang. There's zero ZERO wooguhgee, tons of napa cabbage instead, and there were only 2 small beef bones. It also tasted very blend. I'm so sad that I couldn't like this one and only sulungtang place nearby my place. read more

Yigah Restaurant - wooguhgee galbitang without wooguhgee - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Solid Korean eatery with hearty and large dishes! I called in for to go for yukdaejang on a monday for noon, when i came the order was ready and soup was hot. To go order came with 4 banchans, glass noodle soup, and rice. Yukdaejang was not overly spicy and tons of veggies and meat, they don't skimp out the portions on here! For $23 this is well worth it. I didn't even finish half of this bowl. The ladies working there are nice and food is tasty, would love to try other dishes here my next visit! read more

This place went downhill. I used to come here weekly before Covid during lunch and order their kalbitang. I finally visited after 5 years and I was extremely disappointed. I got the samgaetang and it tasted like water. No flavor whatsoever. The kalbitang also was disappointing. Very little meat. read more

Food is delicious and authentic, not salty and no MSG. Service is efficient and proper. The place is clean, not smelly nor noisy. Good for a solo diner as well as smaller group. read more

We were craving bossam (thin sliced boiled pork), and wanted to try this place out. We definitely were not disappointed! The nice, older ladies who worked there had us seated immediately with barley tea served to us free of charge. The Yigah Bossam we ordered was huge, and could definitely feed at least 3 hungry people or 4 not-so hungry people. It came with oysters too, which were delicious! Will definitely be back! read more

Yigah Restaurant - Yigah Bossam - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

My first time here with some friends on a Wednesday night. We got there at a good time before the crowd, at 7pm. The place isn't that big inside but a dent amount of tables for about 10 groups of 4 people. We ordered the cold noodles which was very refreshing on a cold day. Also the spaghetti pork cutlet was very good as well. The flavors of the spaghetti got us going back for more until we finished it. The bulgogi was sweet and good with rice and the side of lettuce that was given to us. Lastly the bossam was good as well. I was craving it but it wasn't the best I've had but nonetheless, it hit the spot for me. Would definitely come back to try different dishes here! read more

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Stopped by this Korean soul food spot located in the always popular Diamond Jamboree. Parking is always a hassle so be prepared for that. I got the spicy octopus and tonkatsu which were around $23 per dish. Every entree comes with some delicious sides including my favorite fish cakes. Tonkatsu was nice and crispy, good portion. Chicken was moist and tasted fresh. The spicy octopus was enormous and had a tasty melody of veggies, egg, and rice. Again, generous, shareable portions. Service was good, inside is quaint and can sit about 25 people at a time. Solid food options available here, will be back soon to try out some other options! read more

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Like eating with your Korean aunts. Good banchan and liked the tonkatsu it was enormous and the Dilsot Bibimbap was very good in the broad bowl. read more

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