Last Friday, I drove nearly an hour to visit Yong Moon Lu in Rowland Heights, CA, and ordered the Gan Jajangmyeon (pan-fried black bean noodles) and Tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork). The food far exceeded my expectations--it was so delicious, the portions were generous, and I was completely satisfied! The entire staff was kind, friendly, and very quick to attend to customers, which made the experience even better. The interior is clean with several private rooms available, parking is ample, and the restrooms are spotless. I especially liked that there is a separate hand-washing sink right outside the restrooms. It was definitely worth the one-hour drive, and I fully plan to visit again on a weekend when I get the chance! read more

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This is my second time coming to Yong Moon Lu and both times the customer service has been so good! Honestly, one of the reasons I came back is Diane. She is seriously so sweet and makes the whole experience so much better. I got the jajangmyeon, which is honestly one of my favorite Korean Chinese dishes. The noodles were nice and chewy and there was plenty of sauce, which I love. Definitely a comforting meal when I'm craving jajangmyeon! They also have the classic sides like pickled radish and onions, and we got the glazed sweet potatoes too. Something else I noticed is that they have separate private party rooms! So definitely save this place for the next time you want to have a private dinner, family gathering, birthday, or even a baby shower. There's a good amount of space and the separate rooms make it feel a lot more private. Overall, good food and really great service. And another shoutout to Diane because she genuinely makes me want to come back! read more

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The best jjajangmyeon I've ever had!!! I placed a phone order for a regular size jjajangmyeon. It was huge for $14. I can definitely split this into a few meals. The jjajang sauce is SO good. It's not as sweet as other places which I prefer. It's savory and so tasty. The noodles are so good too. It doesn't become a huge block when you bring it home. Definitely adding this place to my rotation! read more

Seems like the place all the Korean dads stop by w their friends after a day of golfing haha. Anyways the food is goood, if you like sweet and sour pork this place has some crispy and juicy pork and a really savory yet sweet sauce to dip in, however this dish is a lil pricier than the ones I've been to in ktown, regardless, definitely a must try for every first timer. The jajangmeon was delicious, savory black bean flavor and huge portion to share. The service here is great and very welcoming. This place is a new favorite spot! read more

Yong Moon Lu - Jajanmyeon at the top, sweet and sour pork bottom! - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

​When we pulled up, the parking lot was completely packed, which we took as a great sign for the food! Luckily, we found a spot nearby. Since there were only two of us, we got seated right away, but bigger groups definitely had a bit of a wait. ​The black bean noodles (jjajangmyeon) were incredible, the noodles were so chewy and had the perfect texture. The sweet and sour pork was really good, too. Honestly, I'm just thrilled I don't have to drive all the way to Koreantown for great Korean-Chinese food anymore! So happy to find a spot close by that completely hits the spot. read more

Yong Moon Lu - Black bean noodle - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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My last review from 2 years ago still stands as is, I'm simply here to check in and report back that, it is in fact still just as good if not better? How better you ask? The salt and pepper squid was DELECTABLE on this visit. The second it enters your mouth, it makes you smile. Our entire party could not stop talking about how buttery, rich, and perfect it was!! Now in full transparency, their fried rice and black bean noodles fell a little short for me this visit. They were still good but you'll find better at other nearby Korean Chinese restaurants in Rowland such a New Garden. Ambiance hasn't changed, it's still busy, lively, loud, with tons of servers zipping to and from every table. Friendly reminder that there is parking behind the restaurant! read more

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Saw this place on my searches and have been wanting to try it cuz was looking for a close Chinese Korean restaurant. Came on a sat around noon during peak lunch time. The parking lot is pretty small with spaces behind the building as well. We got lucky cuz got seated right away but people behind us had to wait. We ordered jja jiang myun (black bean noodles), kung pao chicken, and the kang poong shrimp (spicy garlic shrimp?). The shrimp was so crispy and the sauce was so good. It's hard to find a place where this dish is good so I was really happy. The noodles were also really good. Big portion so my bf and I shared. The kung pao chicken was good but it needed more flavor. I like my food with strong bold flavors and this dish lacked that. I would love to come back and try some of the other dishes like the sweet n sour pork. At the end they gave us the sugared sweet potatoes which was a treat. Haven't had that in a long time so brought back childhood memories. read more

Yong Moon Lu - Spicy garlic shrimp (kang poong shrimp) - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Great food, service, and time for a large party. They were also able to accommodate us with our stroller.

SO good. Run, don't walk there. And also prepare to wait. We ordered the set menu for 8-10 adults and it was too much food for 8 adults. But it was SO good, and the variety we got to try was delightful. We were in a private room because of how big our party was, and the rest of the restaurant had the chaotic energy of a typical Korean-Chinese restaurant. An absolute delight. So excited to go back and try other items! (And get more of the same) read more

Yong Moon Lu - Mixed seafood thing, bokchoy and mushrooms, rice, sweet and sour pork - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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I have been here a few times since the holidays looking for dishes with sea cucumber. All dishes come with complimentary hot tea, fresh cut onions w black bean sauce, pickled daikon radish, and if you ask, some very fermented kimchi and a small bowl of rice. - Always pour vinegar over your onions, daikon radish and kimchi - Sounds strange but it works Service is very prompt and they get you everything you need. Seafood combo with huge seafood, and unusually large bamboo slices, a touch of shitake and just a few pieces of sea cucumber. $47. - It is a huge platter, could be shared by 4 people - Seafood such as scallops, shrimp, mussels, cross-hatched squid are all pretty large in size - A touch of bokchoy greens mixed in Then came in for lunch, and had the #4 combo which has pork slices, seafood, sliced sea cucumber (more than the full sized $47 dish). Very tasty. It's like a half portion but very satisfying. $27 - It also comes with a choice of either jiajang myun (black bean noodles) or jjampong (seafood noodles). - I chose seafood with no noodles (they kind of overloaded it with cabbage and a few pcs of seafood but very tasty still) Then a more recent visity, it was MLK day (a holiday) so no lunch specials. I had to order the full size of the #4, as an entree it's #2 under seafood. - Very very good - There was so much left over I took it home and had 2 more meals from it The authenticness of of these dishes is incredible. This place comes the closest to my childhood memories of going out as a family for Korean Chinese. Seriously the chef knows what he is doing! It is quite busy all the time, so try to go in off peak hours. Lunchtime menu is Mon - Fri 11:30am - 2:30pm. Highly recommend! read more

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Our go-to for Korean style Chinese food. Unfortunately these restaurants are a dying breed and hard to come by nowadays. Recommend: -tangsooyook -eggplant -gan jjajang (best in all of OC/IE) -mapo tofu (best in all of OC/IE) -ggangpoong shrimp -noran boochoo read more

A couple of friends recommended Korean-Chinese food for lunch, and this place was a great choice! We arrived around 12:30 PM on a Wednesday and were able to grab parking spots right in front, though I can imagine parking being difficult during peak lunch or dinner hours. It felt like a cozy, classic restaurant. It was getting busy when we walked in and filled up soon after we were seated. Service was efficient that we were able to order and get our food pretty quickly. They offer weekday lunch specials from 11:30 AM to 3 PM, which was a great deal to let us try everything. We split two combo meals among the group: sweet and sour pork with jajangmyeon, and fried shrimp with jjampong, plus an order of shrimp toast to start. - The shrimp toast reminded me of something you would get at dim sum. It was nicely crispy and dense. I highly recommend dipping it in the mustard to help cut through the oiliness. - Both combo meals were generous and satisfying. The jajangmyeon was one of the best I've had. There was no lingering aftertaste from the sauce, a decent portion size for lunch, and the noodles had the perfect texture without being overly chewy. The sweet and sour pork was thinly sliced with a nice crispy batter. It was slightly dry, but the sweet sauce balanced it out well and added flavor. - The jjampong was loaded with fresh seafood. The broth had a mild flavor base with a pleasant kick of spice that was not too overwhelming. The fried shrimp were jumbo, crispy, and paired perfectly with the tangy sauce. We were so full by the end of our meal, and we had plenty of leftovers. It was a little pricey, but worth it for the quality and portion sizes. Can't wait for my next meal here! read more

Yong Moon Lu - Dense and crispy | Shrimp toast - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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I love this place! Hands down the best Jiangjianmen I've had. It's honestly become my go-to spot whenever I'm craving it. The service is always great and the ambiance is super chill and welcoming. We also got the shrimp toast, and it was absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend adding that to your order! I also tried the sour pork. The flavor was good, but it was a little dry for my preference. Still, everything else was so solid that it didn't take away from the overall experience. I'll definitely be coming back again! read more

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A bit pricier than I anticipated but the food was great and services were good. The sweet and sour pork was EXPENSIVEEEEE but tastes very standard. I do like the noodles they use for the black bean noodles since it's a bit ticker and chewier (kinda like udon!) read more

Yong Moon Lu - Sweet and sour pork - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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The food here is delicious! The sweet and sour shrimp had a light fluffy batter with sauce on the side, and the spicy seafood noodle soup had plenty of veggies and seafood. At the end they give you a glazed Korean sweet potato for free which is nice :) there's also plenty of seating inside with some private rooms as well. good news is the food rocks, bad news is the parking doesn't :( I need to come back and try some other items on the menu read more

Yong Moon Lu - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Worth every mile of the drive! Yong Moon Lu has officially become our go-to spot for Korean Chinese food. We ordered quite a bit and everything hit -- nothing disappointed. Loved that the sauces for the sweet and sour pork and shrimp came on the side, which is exactly how it should be. The black bean noodles were delicious, just keep in mind the noodles are thicker and chewier than what you might be used to -- personally, we loved the texture. Service was fast and attentive from start to finish. This place absolutely lives up to the hype. Ambiance was great! Must visit! read more

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I have had this spot bookmarked for months but haven't had a chance to try it out until recently! I've definitely been missing out over the years!! My boyfriend and I decided to share: fried shrimp toast, mongolian beef, and jjajangmyeon. We were blown away by how flavorful everything tasted! The star of the show for both of us was definitely the fried shrimp toast.. crunchy, delicious, and paired well with the sauces (sweet and sour+ spicy mustard). We definitely felt like the portions were very generous and were not able to finish it all. Mongolian beef was seasoned well, slightly sweet (to me) which was surprising but in a good way. Bonus points that rice was included with the entree at no additional cost. Jjajangmyeon hit the spot for me.. the noodles were bouncy and the sauce was savory. As a server, I was truly impressed by the service. The smallest details left an impressionable good dining experience as a first time customer. The workers were friendly and maintained their smiles while engaging with everyone. Our server particular knew the appropriate amount to check up, without being bothersome and not once did we have to ask for additional items; multiple servers just knew what we would need and just dropped everything off to us (extra bowls to share, scissors, napkins). What I appreciate the most was after receiving the check and paying, one of the servers helped pack our food for to go.. the smallest gesture was much appreciated. One important note to mention is that there is ample parking located in the back, but despite having a Corolla, parking spaces felt really cramped with a full parking lot. read more

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Atlanta has the best Chinese-Korean in the world, no contest. But if you live elsewhere in the Korean diaspora or in Korea itself, you might think you have best. In southern California, Yong Moon Lu is the best example of what you can find (or used to) in Atlanta. The hwagyos who run this place still speak Mandarin and Korean. They have all the classics and are confident because they know how good they are. These are timeless Chinese-Korean dishes with no modern twists because they understand that good is good forever. The quality of the fried offerings bring me back to my childhood and the swiftness of the service is something you just can't find nowadays. Seriously, start a timer after you order. This place is packed for a reason. I highly respect places that nail a dish or cuisine and just refuse to change. May Yong Moon Lu be around for 100 years. Frozen in time is the whole point. read more

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Wow, this place was great! Got the Jja Jang Myun, Jjambong and Tang Su Yuk and all were great quality! The service was great too with the owner serving and welcoming us. I will definitely be back and is worth the drive from Irvine! read more

You have to eat the food freshly hot at the restaurant. I've gotten takeout from here multiple times, which was good but eating it at the restaurant is next level! Every time I come here, I am reminded and impressed with how good the food is. Make sure to come with a big party because then you can try multiple different dishes! On our most recent visit, my husband ordered orange chicken and I have to admit I was judging him for this choice. Boy was I wrong because this was one of the best orange chicken dishes I've ever had. It came out piping hot and the way it was glazed/crisped up reminded me of General Tso's chicken with an orange chicken flavor. Our whole party thoroughly and unexpectedly liked this dish. 5/5 We had two other fried dishes and both were freaking good. They definitely have the balance of breading to meat portions down. The tangsuyook and the kkanpung shrimp did not disappoint. Both 5/5 We of course ordered jjajangmyeon and jjamppong since we can't go to a Korean Chinese place without ordering these staple dishes. Both were delicious. The jjamppong had the perfect amount of noodles, vegetables, and seafood! Another favorite dish here is yangjangpi. This has a nice light freshness compared to the other dishes we normally get that are on the heavier end. The portions are huge and the quality of the ingredients are great. We had a much more expensive dinner the night prior at an Izakaya for a birthday celebration and the group agreed that this meal the very next day was way better for less than half the price! Service here is strong. They serve you quickly and check in often. The ambiance is also super family friendly with tables that spin so you can share all the dishes family style. Highly recommend! read more

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I was visiting my parents and my dad has been here before and said it was really good, so we decided to come here for dinner. Got seated around 7pm on a Wednesday and there were maybe about 4 other tables, but by the time we were finished, the place was pretty much packed. It's good to see this place is doing well, I remember when it was a Shakey's pizza and then they went through a bunch of different Asian restaurants which all couldn't make it. Anyway, we got one jjajangmyeon, one combination chow mein, one pork fried rice, and one spicy garlic eggplant. My parents are pretty particular about good Chinese food, and they liked the food a lot. Food was really flavorful and you can tell they cooked it in a really hot wok or pan to really get that nice, deep flavor. Total was around $90 including tip, so it's not cheap. However, portion sizes are decent. Staff seems to be a mix of Koreans and Chinese and they were all friendly. They also give you some yellow radish and onion side dish and a sweet potato type dessert. A lot of tables were ordering some kind of fried dish, I think it was the sweet and sour pork. Think we will try that next time we come here. read more

Yong Moon Lu - Not pictured is the chow mein. All the dishes were really good. - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

First time!! I had to go 2 days in a row seriously so good! I went with friends when coming from a long drive and we stopped here since it was on our way. I have tried MANY MANY Chinese food and this place is just the best!! I immediately brought my family the next day and indeed they loved here too! This will be our Chinese restaurant!!! People are so nice and kind, it gets super busy so plan ahead! Restaurant is super clean and bathrooms are alson clean!! read more

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Stopped by here on a Sunday evening and it was busy..we had a party of 6 and luckily the wait wasnt too bad. The customer service was great- everyone was really nice and attentive. We ordered a variety of things. The sweet and sour fish was my favorite. It was crispy and the sauce came on the side which kept it from getting soggy. The food was all really good. It is a little pricey but the portion are a good size. read more

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This is hands down the best Korean/Chinese food I've eaten. It reminds me of when I was visiting Korea! Their flavors are spot on and portions are perfect sized. Also very fairly priced compared to other restaurants. I entered a flow state when eating this food because it was just that amazing. The staff is pretty nice and serve pretty quickly. The ambiance is pretty nice as well. Gives a nostalgic type of vibe. If you have this spot saved, you should already just come and try it ‍! read more

Yong Moon Lu - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

If we had not plugged in the location of Yong Moon Lu in Maps, we would not have found it.  The sign was in Korean.  They don't care.  They've found a formula that works in a tough industry.  Why change? We're promptly seated at a table that already has two side dishes of danmuji (pickled radish), chun jang (black bean paste), and onion waiting for us.  We order gan jjajangmyeon (black bean noodle), tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) and mabo tofu (spicy tofu and ground meat) to share. The mabo tofu arrives first.  It is a good medium spicy (mild enough for a low spice person to handle and hot enough to keep a high spice person interested).  It has great flavor without using sichuan peppercorns. The tangsuyuk is served hot and crispy.  The sauce is on the side and contains the standard onions, carrots, and wood ear mushrooms.  It is sweet, acidic, and thick. We're off to an excellent start with the first two dishes.   The star of today's show, the gan jjajangmyeon, is brought to the table.  It will make or break the meal for me.  The black bean sauce is full of onion, cabbage, zucchini, and ground pork.  The ground pork surprised me a little because I was expecting small chunks of pork, but I am more than okay with this.  The noodles have a nice chew.   The jjajangmyeon sauce is a little more savory than sweet, which I also am not expecting. Most sauces I've had are a little more sweet than savory.  I am also okay with this. It has rich, concentrated, fermented black bean flavor.  Every restaurant has their own interpretation of this classic Chinese-Korean dish.  This is as good or better than the best jjajangmyeon I've had in the States or in Korea. It's a no brainer that I will come back again.  The big question is (since I'm in the jjajangmyeon camp) do I try the jjampong here next time?  I suppose I could get the combo meal.  Decisions, decisions... read more

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K-Town LA has a dearth of good Korean-Chinese fusion restaurants. After the original Yong Gung (Dragon Restaurant on 966 S. Vermont Ave.) closed, I've been searching. Their pal-bo-chae mixed seafood dish was A+, sweet and spicy friend chicken (gang-bong-gi) was the best I ever had, and jia-jiang-mian (black bean noodles) were among the best. This place was packed, which confirms this is the place to be if you want such cuisine. Finally, unlike many Korean-Chinese restaurants that have a fairly limited menu, this restaurant has an extensive menu that has familiar Americanized Chinese restaurant favorites (e.g., Kung Pao chicken) and full Chinese fare. read more

Great place for Korean Chinese food! Got the jjajangmyun and the jjampong and both were delicious and at such great prices! They give a little free appetizer with yello radish, which was nice to have in between bites of the noodles. Service was fast and they also give some caramelized potatoes at the end! read more

Their food is amazing however they can be pricey. They serve Korean-Chinese dishes large portion sizes. They also have private rooms to reserve for parties and special events! One thing to note is that the parking lot is very small and really tight. read more

My favorite Chinese Korean restaurant!!! This place is definitely family owned and you can feel how family oriented this is! The servers are super friendly and they speak both mandarin and Korean! Their dishes are all such good portions that you always leave with extras to go home with. We got so much food to take home because of the serving sizes which was nice. We got the gal jajangmyeon, jjampong, tangsuyuk, fried shrimp, and sizzling rice soup. Everything was seasoned perfectly and not overly salty. It felt like no MSG was added which is important for me when it comes to go Asian food. read more

Their Korean-chinese food is the best in town for sure. This is my goto place for jjajangmyun. One downside is that they are always busy, and one of the servers kept convincing me to order something i dont want. I understand the process of preparing food can be smoother for them, but it was not great experience. read more

Yong Moon Lu - Chili pepper pork - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Service is always great. Greeted at the door, seated right away, order taken within minutes. Food comes out very quickly and is so delicious. I had never tried jjajangmyeon before but once I did i was hooked. The flavor and noodles are great. Combine that with the sweet and sour pork: fire! Portions are generous. They also serve side of pickled radish and onions, and hot tea. At the end of the meal you get candied sweet potato. I'll be coming back again :). read more

Yong Moon Lu - Tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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This is one of my sister's favorite restaurant. Figured I must try it at least once to see why. Came here on a Friday night and it was kinda busy. We ordered Sweet and sour pork & black bean noodle. I thought the pricing was kinda expensive but the sweet and sour pork portion was a good size. Everything was really delicious. I would definitely come back and get the same thing. read more

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Food tastes great. Good place to gather with spacious rooms and table. Service was good, server have good knowledge of the menu. Larger variety of options. Will definitely come back. read more

Why drive to koreatown in LA when you got perfect korean food here in the 626? Yong Moon Lu was bustling when my friend and I arrived for dinner. If there's anything you have to try here, it's the fried pork for me. I have bad experience with fried pork and the sweet and sour sauce from different locations, but this spot hits diffferent. I also tried the white jjamppong and it was quite tasty. Noodles were bouncy and you can actually taste the seafood. Parking was a little compact. but they have more in the back side lot. read more

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Was in the area and wanted some jjajangmyeon and jjampong. Their parking can be a challenge with tight parking spaces. We came around 5:30pm so there was no wait but there were already several tables occupied. Staff was friendly and quick with providing menus, tea, and taking our orders. The jjampong ($15) and jjajangmyeon ($13) were such big bowls that the three of us struggled to finish. - jjampong was really spicy for us so be careful there. There were pieces of squid and shrimp. Broth was mostly just the taste of spice so wouldn't recommend. (3/5) - jjajangmyeon was really good and tasted authentic, chewy noodles and the sauce has onions and zucchini. (5/5) read more

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Tried this place for the first time this past weekend and was very impressed by their Jjamppong! The spicy broth had a strong seafood flavor, and the bowl itself came with a LOT of noodles, vegetables, and seafood (squid, octopus, shrimp). I ordered a small size ($12), and I thought it was very filling and worth the price! You get complimentary onions, radish, and fresh tea as well. The Jjajangmyeon was also pretty good! It was a little bit on the saltier side for me though. I also tried the Fried Dumpling, but I would say that item is skippable. Nothing special and I wish it came with a thick dipping sauce of some sort. The staff are extremely kind and food comes out very quick (around 5-7 minutes). I was seated right away upon entering, and it's very spacious inside. Parking is convenient since they have a large lot. Would definitely come back to try their other items! read more

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Amazing customer service and delicious food to back it up. The parking lot is pretty quaint and the interior is very warm and vibrant. Went here for Sunday lunch and the place wasn't entirely packed. We got the fried pork, fried shrimp, Mongolian beef, and the jjajangmyeon. Everything was delicious but the fried pork and fried shrimp stole the show for sure. A lot of people recommended the fried pork because of how crispy it is. They purposely put the sauce on the side so you can enjoy the crispiness of the pork and the sweet/tangy sauce. The weekday lunch menu looks amazing and I can't wait to take advantage of that! read more

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Fast service good lunch special deals portion is very big good for sharing for families big on the greasy side

Nice restaurant with friendly staff. This spot is the absolute best tasting Korean Black Bean Noodles in the area! They have a couple of sizes to choose from. Their Korean Sweet and Sour pork is also very delicious! read more

Korean-Chinese food. I wasn't even aware this was a category, but it makes total sense since the two countries share a border. I go here with coworkers for lunch and have been pleasantly surprised each visit. The service is efficient and the food is very good. I love that they sauce the sweet & sour pork on the side, so the juicy pieces of pork are always crispy. Black bean noodles are done Korean style very well, and there's plenty of sauce left to season your white rice. Rice noodle stir fry is solid. Vegetables cooked well. This is a great option if you're interested in something little different. Parking lot can get tight. read more