Came here around 5:45 PM and it was busy but no line -- always a good sign. The interior is super bright and welcoming, and most of the staff are ajummas, which honestly gives it that comforting, homey Korean diner vibe. You can tell this place has a strong base of regulars too, I saw a mix of friend groups and families casually walking in like it's their go-to spot. We ordered the cold noodles combo with jokbal (pork hock) for $30.95. Portion wise, it's SOLID for two people. The cold noodles were refreshing and really hit the spot, especially if you like that clean, slightly tangy flavor. The jokbal was very decent. Not bad, but if you've had it in Korea, you'll notice it doesn't quite hit the same level still totally "usable," just not standout. Value, this is where they win. We got full off just one combo, which is rare these days. Plus, all the usual Korean side dishes are complimentary, and they also served a warm bone broth at no extra cost. I've honestly never had that offered like this before, and it made the whole meal feel extra comforting and homey. Small detail, but I also appreciated that the table was already fully set up with bowls, utensils, and water which makes everything efficient. Overall, really solid experience. It actually gave me a bit of that Seoul nostalgia, which is hard to replicate. Definitely coming back to try more dishes. read more

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First time at Yoo's Place and I felt like I stumbled upon a hidden gem. There are so many items on the menu here, but I was really wanting naengmyun after a beach day. The restaurant wasn't that busy when I went. Super clean, the server was so sweet, and the food came out so fast. The banchan was on the sweeter side. I really enjoyed their kimchi and bean sprouts. My naengmyun came out shortly after the banchan, and I was so surprised by how big the portion was! It had a good amount of meat and cucumber too. It was so much that I was able to take home half. I look forward to coming back and trying more dishes out! read more

Yoo's Place - 11. Chic Mul Naengmyun - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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We went to Yoo's Place with a huge party. The food came out delicious and in a timely matter despite the amount we ordered. I especially loved the warm bone broth they served at no extra cost. I've never had anything like that before and it felt very homey. My favorite dish was definitely the ribs with cheese. I love that it was so cheesy and that they cut up the meat from the bones for you. Though the meat was so tender that it might not have mattered, but a nice gesture indeed. The cold noodle soups were so comforting and a great complement to the ribs! read more

Yoo's Place - Ribs with cheese - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is my 3rd time at Yoo's place. I gotta say, their food is so consistent and Delicious! 10/10. No.1 for me is the Hotpot with Shortrib and potato. We ordered a medium and they gave a generous portion. The flavor is so unique, savory and tangey broth. It was served with chewy vermicilli. Also recommend: Bossam, Tobbokki and ramen. I also tried their Bulgogi before and it was amazing too. The service was fast though the restaurant was always busy. read more

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《냉면으로 시작된 가족사》 -- 제6회 Bossam Redemption & The Take-Out Salvation April 23, 2024 -- Bossam Redemption We finally ordered the bossam. And immediately realized this dish was not meant for amateurs. Three rows of thick-cut pork belly, glistening like it just descended from pork heaven itself. Juicy. Tender. Ridiculously satisfying. Wrap it in cabbage and then the flavor avalanche hits: %@#&*!... Eyes roll back. Cabbage crunch. Shrimp brine punch. Nutty ssamjang. Raw garlic kick. Jalapeño heat. Anger. Tears. Joy. All at the same time. It's too #$&@ good*. Then came the spicy pork bulgogi (dwaeji bulgogi) -- served sizzling on a hot stone plate. And I mean sizzling. I even filmed it because dat sizzle though. Greasy. Spicy. Onion-loaded. Exactly what this dish should be. And importantly -- not overly sweet like some places that try to westernize Korean food. Yeah... Yoo's Place isn't doing that. They're just cooking real Korean food. Fast forward.... June 18, 2025 -- Survival Mode Kids get bigger. Sleep gets rarer. Life gets louder. This was one of those days where nobody had energy for anything, so I swung by Yoo's Place after work to grab takeout for the family. Honestly it's worth the drive no matter where you're coming from -- even if you pass ten other Korean restaurants on the way. Right before leaving I paused at the doorway. Turned around. Closed my eyes. Took one deep breath. Just filling my lungs with that home-cooked Korean comfort smell before heading back into the chaos. Then I walked out carrying a bag full of happiness for my exhausted wife and my two slightly feral children. (Next time I may add a bottle of soju for mental health purposes.) Also -- I think I met the daughter of the owners when picking up the order. First time noticing her there -- she might be the one running their Instagram lately. Super friendly. Super welcoming. Worthy mention.... 그리고... "와 완전 연예인급이네... 아이돌인 줄 알았잖아. 진짜 예쁘시다 대박." (whispers: just in case my wife reads this review... she doesn't speak Korean ) Luna is now 7. Jameson is almost 2. Lord help me. -- To Be Continued (제7회) (Next episode: dumplings that shocked me, Jameson's jjajangmyeon birthday dinner, and introducing a very confused white friend to Korean food.) read more

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Mid service (but they're just busy), comforting food, acceptable cleanliness, great price, GREAT BANCHAN! Things that stood out to me: their banchan selection and they serve warm bone broth to drink upon arrival. I love kabocha squash so that banchan was my favorite. Fish cakes a bit too salty. Spicy cold noodle is standard, noodles perfectly chewy. Fried chicken platter had the perfect acidic dressing and the salad balanced it out very well. Mandu ddeok & the tofu stew were both comforting during cold weather. Would definitely come again to try their huge menu selection. Next time, hopefully servers are more friendly and our spoons are clean read more

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We were excited to try this place in a mall that has so much great food options to begin with. Menu is very extensive which is not always a good sign when it comes to Korean food. Banchan had a nice variety and the bean sprouts were excellent. A small issue is the kimchi itself was older and you know that as it's more sour and less firm. Soon dobu was excellent. Well balanced heat and deep rich broth. Tang Su Yuk was a massive portion , great for sharing. It was good but had slightly too much breading. I agree with some comments here about the staff friendliness which is rather lacking. Still overall a good meal , not LA level but still good read more

Yoo's Place - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Yoo's Place is a paradise for Korean food lovers. With one of the most comprehensive, diverse Korean menus, Yoo's Place offers amazing flavors in a tucked away business plaza off Jamboree. Parking can be a hassle in this small plaza so it's best to go straight to the basement parking if you're short on time. For my first visit, I got to try quite a spread, and not a single dish disappointed. To start, their banchan spread had a great variety including kimchi, fishcake, bean sprouts, and a really delicious pumpkin with what tasted like onion cream. You also get a little thermos filled with beef broth for a little cup of comfort to go with your meal. As for the food, I got to try these memorable bites this visit: Tangsuyuk, with chewy, crispy pork with a tangy sweet and sour sauce. A great hit at the table. It was almost gone despite our feast. Yuringi chicken, with extra crispy fried chicken cutlets topped with peppers on a bed of cabbage pooled with a tart soy based sauce. This was so addictive, I could not stop reaching for another bite. Rice cake soup with dumplings. Their take on this classic dish reminds me of the kind of home cooking that makes you want to go out to eat. With a milky bone broth, tender rice cakes, and incredible mandu boiled to perfection and filled plump to the brim with tender meat. And their mung bean pancake was so crisp on the outside while being moist and so flavorful on the inside. I was blown away by how delicious each bite of every dish I tried was here. My only regret is I couldn't fit more bites in this one meal. I can't wait to try the rest of their massive menu. Highly recommended. read more

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I discovered Yoo's Place when I went to the spa next door. When I was done with my treatment, I was hungry and this looked like the best dinner option in the plaza. Best spontaneous discover ever! For those looking for parking, there is an underground parking structure for the plaza. Upon entering, staff welcomed me into a half booth. I really like that they have all of the dishes, utensils, water, cups, napkins so you can grab whatever you need. The menu looks incredible. They have all of my Korean favorites like naengmyun, tofu soup, galbi, and kalguksu. I decided to get the #67 LA Galbi + Soon Tofu Combo, where I opted for the Beef Tofu Soup mild. The waitress brought over side dishes and purple rice. Yay I love purple rice. They also left something else on the table but I didn't know what it was. Later on, Becky, who seemed to be in a management role, came over and asked me if it was my first time at their restaurant. Wow I must look new. She told me that the container had their beef bone broth, and you can pour it into a cup and drink it. Wow! This broth is INCREDIBLE! That alone was enough for me to come back. The galbi came out really quickly and the tofu soup came out soon after. The galbi was well marinated and tasty. The tofu soup had a deep broth flavor that is superior to any other tofu soup places in the area. It tasted really healthy and clean but flavorful. Just when I thought I couldn't possibly love this place more... Becky brought out sample portions of their naengmyun, or cold noodles. She said it was their house special and she really wanted all the first timers to try it. She dropped it off at another table too who had first timers. Wow this was SO DELICIOUS. I love naengmyun and this is one of the best I've had. The only thing I didn't love was their side dishes. I actually declined refills, which is a first for me. But everything else was so good, the positives outweigh the slight blemish. Definitely coming back soon. It will be so hard deciding between what I already tried and love or trying the kalguksu. What an amazing restaurant! read more

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My boyfriend and I pulled up on a Sunday night around ~7pm and there was a bit of wait. There were 4 parties ahead of us. When we were eventually seated, we were quickly taken care of. I overheard a conversation taking place with the restaurant owner and someone in line; I think the lady who took care of us is the owner's daughter? Anyways, the food was seasoned well and flavorful. Service was even better. I liked the bone broth they served in a thermos. Overall, I would return and I'm very happy to support a family owned business. read more

Yoo's Place - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Rating 8.5/10 First time trying this place and it was great! The inside of the restaurant was lively and the staff were very attentive. I ordered the kalbi, jiajiang noodles, and fried squid. Everything was very fresh and authentic. It was so much food, then halfway thru my meal the owner told me I needed to try the cold noodles, and she gave it to me on the house! I could tell they cared about their food and their customer service. Would definitely recommend! read more

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One of the better Korean restaurants in Irvine. I especially enjoy their Jokbal(pig feet) and their cold noodles. Every time I went the owner was there making sure every table was satisfied with their meals. You can tell they truly care about each dish they serve. The banchans are delicious and food comes out pretty quick. Overall, I recommend this place to anyone looking for a true home cooked meal. read more

Yoo's Place - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

What a wonderful place! The portions are massive!! I went with a large group of friends and they were so attentive with our dishes, table space, water, and requests. I love how they debone the kalbijim making it so easy to eat. The tteobokki in the dish was such a wonderful touch. It was chewy and tasted so fresh. The naengmyun was delicious. I usually don't slurp up cold dish sauce/soup, but that naengmyun was so addictive. I love how they provide tableside warm bone broth in a thermos! The staff was also so sweet they gave us a chicken dish for free ! read more

First off, valet parking is nonexistent here, it's just a parking lot with additional parking so be not afraid. I was deterred for a moment expecting strangers to drive your car and having to tip them... was too hungry to deal with any and all of that so thank Yoo! Second, authentic Korean food, from instantly refilled banchan to hot broth in a thermos on every table, all the utensils and covers on the spoons, you don't need anything else but to order. The food arrives fresh and fast. Unlike a lot of other places these guys don't just prioritize to go/online orders. There's a decent amount of vegetarian friendly dishes for pretty much every kind of entree or appetizer and my own Korean mom to mix up my bibimbap as it sizzles in the hot stone pot. Good japchae, with or without the beef. Looking forward to returning on empty stomach. read more

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The beef & mushroom bibimbap was really tasty & also quite large! We got it with the spicy sauce on the side so that it wasn't too upsetting to the stomach. The buckwheat cold noodles was in theory a good idea, but the noodles and the soup base itself both tasted kind of weird, maybe like some insufficiently filtered water or other ingredients - the cold noodles sold in the freezer section at H-Mart taste cleaner and better to us. The banchan complimentary side dishes were mostly pretty tasty - my favorite was the cucumbers, which was in a red paste but not spicy at all! The staff were really attentive, helpful, and nice people. The only weird thing is that they like to have people sit at a specific table as they come into the restaurant, but we didn't want that table so we just sat at the table by the window we preferred. The vibe was definitely what I'd imagine to be a more authentic, old-school Korean atmosphere, which is interesting to get to experience right here in Irvine, but it was a little different from the dining experiences we've had at Korean food establishments in Honolulu and even other establishments in Irvine like Baekjeong. It's probably what the owners wanted, so that's a success for them, and there were quite a few regulars there as well, so it's a great sign for those who know and love this type of Korean dining! read more

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My go-to spot for jjajangmyeon and tangsuyuk!! I did notice the portion for jjajangmyeon seemed smaller than the last time I went, but I can never finish the whole portion of tangsuyuk. I feel like this is a common problem, because they keep the sauce on the side: the tangsuyuk stays crispy, even if you have to take leftovers home! Overall, both dishes are very tasty. Considering the variety of dishes they offer, I'm pleasantly surprised that every single one I've tried has been delicious. They also give so many banchan, including three types of kimchi. I appreciate that service is quick, and that hot broth is given as well. There are TVs on the walls, so can be a little bit noisy. However, that hasn't deterred me from going back! Recommend if you like Korean food with a home-cooked feel. read more

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Yoo's Place is a casual Korean restaurant with locations in Buena Park, Westminster, and this one in Irvine. This location is in a small plaza with surface level parking and more covered parking underneath. We ordered the #24 maeun kalbijjim ($69.95 for medium) and the #5 mamun daknalgae twigim ($20.95 for 8 pieces). The short ribs were tender and we added the cheese on top ($5). The server removed the meat from the bones and mixed everything together. They have a non-spicy version of the kalbijjim but we liked the bit of spice. The kalbijjim included glass noodles, potatoes, carrots, dates, and rice cakes; the rice cakes looked to be the bigger more authentic ones. The wings had a thin batter with a crunchy exterior and a hint of spice. We ended up coming back again a week later and wanted to try some other dishes. We ordered the #59 jajang myun ($15.95) and the #67 LA galbi + soon tofu ($31.95). The noodles were decent but I thought could've used a little more salt. The galbi was good and I liked the spice in the soup even though we only got level 1. The restaurant looks to be family run and the workers were very friendly. It's a tiny restaurant and can get pretty packed; we came here earlier and there was no wait but when we left there was a line. read more

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Very much a fan of this place. I live closer to Buena Park where the larger Korean population and better Korean food options are (in the OC) however I was surprised by this place. All of the banchan we thoroughly enjoyed and the two dishes we got were excellent. The staff was pretty good about service and I must say we were happy we got there when we did, because it got busier and busier as time went on, and by 7:30pm on a Friday, there was already a wait outside. Would definitely come back! read more

Yoo's Place - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Amazing fast friendly service Korean food kfood Korean street food Highly recommended ! Variety good side dishes always ! read more

Yoo's Place - Amazing korean food Also korean street food and kfood - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

This place has legit authentic Korean food. I love they give you bone broth to drink, it feels so healthy and hearty. The cold noodles were very refreshing during a hot day. The soondobu and kalbi were perfectly cooked and very flavorful. I really love their banchan, there are a lot of different side dishes and they all taste home made and fresh. It can get busy during peak dining hours and there is plenty of free parking in the plaza. The staff ladies are nice but sometimes they get very busy so it takes awhile to flag them down. The restaurant is clean, bright and friendly. read more

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I love coming to Yoo's Place whenever I'm craving delicious Korean food in OC! Their naengmyun and jajang myun are my go to's and their side dishes are so fresh. The interior is pretty spacious with lots of seating and the service is friendly too. The restaurant has parking in a small plaza so it gets kind of packed at night. Highly recommend this spot! read more

Yoo's Place - 11. Chic Mul Naengmyun - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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They turned on AC at 5PM on this historically hot week! Great service and the food came out so fast. The cold noodle came out with icy broth, which is super nice. It's not overly sweet but has good depth in the broth flavor. read more

Yoo's Place - 11. Chic Mul Naengmyun - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Super yummy local Korean spot! Great service and even better food. The owner of the shop is so kind. Once you sit and order they bring you banchan and soup! The soup is amazing to sip on throughout your meal. I love getting the omurice here as it's sweet and so flavorful. It's also huge! Will definitely be coming back and trying other things on the menu! read more

Yoo's Place - omlet 33. Omurice - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I discovered this spot through a yelp elite event and had to make it a point to return with my husband. If you love Korean cold noodle, this is definitely the spot to check it out. They have vinegar and mustard at the table to customize your broth to your exact preferences. My husband ordered the kalbi which was also a hit with him and we loved that the food comes out so quick especially since we were so hungry. My only comment would be that we tried the steamed dumplings this time but definitely think their fried ones are the better of the two! We love the quick service for lunch and will be back with our son so he can try the kalbijiim. read more

Yoo's Place - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Yoo's Place is a solid spot for comforting Korean dishes, and even though not every dish is a hit, there's enough variety of tasty items to keep us come back. Some of our faves include: the clam kalguksu, which comes loaded with clams (honestly, most of their seafood dishes are great because they don't skimp on the seafood). Speaking of seafood, their seafood pancake is another standout, it's like a thick deep-dish pajeon, crispy on the outside, packed with shrimp and squid, and easily shareable. And for those looking for a stone pot dish, the dolpan bibimbap is a good choice, especially with that crunchy stone-bowl rice layer at the bottom. Portions here are big, and everything tastes fresh and homemade. It's a perfect spot to bring a group of friends and order a few items to share family style. In addition to the food, the complimentary bone broth is ridiculously good...it's the kind you start sipping "just to try" and suddenly you're halfway through the cup and then asking for refills. It's honestly tempting sometimes to just dump some leftover noodles or rice into a cup of the both and turn it into its own meal. The vibe here is casual and friendly, service is quick, and the only real challenge is parking during peak times. When the place is busy, they have a giant dry erase board on the outside where you write your name (doesn't look like they participate in Yelp waitlist so you'll need to show up to get on the waitlist). read more

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Have come here a few times with friends for lunch. Decent amount of seating inside and can get busy around lunchtime with a lot of people visiting from the nearby businesses. Pretty straightforward and simple layout with no overly loud music. Solid Korean food with variety on the menu. I've had multiple items here over my visits - deep fried chicken wings, bibim naengmyun (spicy cold noodles with beef), short ribs, spicy pork, mandu guk, omurice, the dolpan ojingeo (squid over rice in sizzling stone spot), and honestly things have been really hit or miss. Things that have been great - the chicken wings, cold noodles, and in general the meat. Chicken wings were flavorful, crispy and tender. Cold noodles on a hot day were refreshing, the perfect amount of flavor, and always a solid choice. The meat like the short ribs and spicy pork have always been solid portions, very flavorful, and items I would order again. The banchan selection has good variety and I enjoy each of the dishes, especially the radish kimchi, cucumber kimchi, and fishcake. Things that were disappointing and wish I could have my money back - mandu guk and omurice. Dumpling soup is one of my favorite dishes, and I felt like this dish really missed the mark. The dumplings left a lot to be desired in terms of filling, flavor, and the soup itself was not not that clean, light, but flavorful beef broth I expected. Omurice was basically inedible, virtually no meat, egg had no taste, mostly rice with other small items in it and the food temperature was not even warm. Before I could say service was consistently decent, but my experience today has to be mentioned. We had some leftovers from our meal: naengmyun, squid rice, and short ribs. Our server gave us two containers (one of which was tiny), which was not enough and I needed a third for my short ribs. I asked for another box or container, and was given an unusually hard time by the cashier for needing another takeout container. This was really off-putting, we just spent $70 on lunch for two people, and I couldn't even get an extra takeout container so that my cold noodles, rice, and meat could each be separated. Overall, I wish I could give this place a higher rating and I think I'm already being generous because some of the food has high highs. The lows are very low, and my most recent service experience really put me off. To be honest, the pricing is pretty expensive for what you get. read more

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I've been here a few times before out of convenience and the service was fine, and while the food was never great, it was at least tolerable. Unfortunately, my most recent visit completely changed my opinion. The woman who appeared to be the ajumma in charge was dismissive and rude from the moment we walked in, acting as though greeting us was an inconvenience and telling us to sit "anywhere." When she asked if we were ready to order, again with an attitude, I said yes, only for her to walk away and sit down to eat with other staff, leaving us unattended. After waiting several minutes with no follow-up, we walked out. Based on this experience, I won't be returning. The food is average at best, and there are plenty of better places nearby that actually value their customers. read more

Absolutely a great place to dine at! I went for lunch for the first time and it was relatively full but got seated almost immediately. Ordered a jjamppong and their fried squid and both were delicious! The jjamppong was seasoned very well and the noodles were the perfect texture. The fried squid was fried to perfection but also light. Will definately be back to try their other dishes! read more

This restaurant gets so much social media hype which at this point I never trust, but I was craving cold noodles + galbi, the otp goat, and I know yoo's offers their homemade beef stock for every table, which is necessary for this meal, so I bit the bullet and am so glad I finally tried this place because the hype is so real and this was so good and now i need to keep going back to try the rest of their menu, which is extensive. The walls also have signs for extra menu items like frozen dumplings available for takeout. There was a huge tv playing "chef & my fridge", which is so awesome lol. The price is on the higher end for a casual lunch or dinner, but imo korean food is not simple and some of the menu items like galbi jjim etc warrant the higher price tag, especially when they're offering this high quality level. They are also large shareable portion sizes! Their banchan is also not what you typically see at other korean restaurants. Everything tastes fresh and healthy. That it's all delicious and excellently prepared is what makes me see why so many people talk about this place. read more

Yoo's Place - Galbi 16. Kalbi Noodles Combo - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

My only regret was not taking more pictures because we were so hungry. We ordered the mak-guksu, jajang myun, and tang soo yook. My family is from Incheon so we're all about the jajangmyun and the noodles here were chewy just like back home. They give a good portion, enough to feed the three of us. The tang soo yook is a must when you order jajangmyun because it pairs so well together. They gave a very generous amount of this as well with a big bowl to dip the fried pork in. It basically tastes like sweet and sour pork but better. And the mak-guksu was a great palate cleanser to end the meal. Service was good, they checked in every so often and the food came out relatively quick. The restaurant isn't fancy, they keep it minimal, but I feel like that works considering how busy this place can get. read more

Yoo's Place - Banchan - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Packed on a weekend dinner, can only waitlist in person. - Banchan: good selection of banchan! Kimchi was sooo tasty. - Galbi-jjim (Braised Beef Short Ribs): 4.8/5. They cut the beef from the bones for us! The meat was juicy, tender, and flavorful! Only wish the rice cake was not cooked on the bottom of the dish so it can keep the chewiness. - Tangsuyuk (Sweet & Sour Pork): 4.2/5. Crunchy outside, tender inside. Pair well with the sauce. Sauce is lacking a little bit of the tanginess, overall still a solid option. read more

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Decent Korean food, tldr would return for some of their menu options but not others. The flavor of the cold noodle was great but the noodles weren't as chewy as typical cold noodles. The pork bulgogi flavor was good, but nothing outstanding The calamari was very disappointing and tasted like it was just reheated. It was perfectly crunchy but did not taste good read more

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I love the environment of this restaraunt. Its very homely, the korean lady waiters are efficient, patient, and will teach non Korean patrons how to eat certain foods or package it home. They were very considerate even like moving us to a bigger table when they noticed the dishes wouldn't fit. The side dish/busser is also very attentive and you often see families come here to eat. I still think its good to come here for the naengmyeon and the breadth of korean food available. They serve a side of bone broth now in a warmed thermos bottle and it always hits, though no iced barley tea. Their tonkatsu is gigantic and very shareable. I love the banchan. The kimchi is okay and fresh, the cucumbers this time had a nice flavor and crunch. The fishcake is cooked well not too oily. Kabocha squash has a bit of a creamy garlic taste. My favorites this time was the acorn jelly (nice slightly sweet braised flavor) and pickled radish ( very crunchy and flavorful) This time we got the naengmyeon combo. The naengmyeon came in a big size as always, had the perfect texture noodles and plenty of radish. This time felt like less meat and a less flavorful broth ( was icier), definitely adding in more vinegar enhanced the refreshing taste, but I remember my first times one was more delicious. The galbi flavor was cooked well but it seemed like quite a bit of bones so I'd stick to just the cold noodles. I really wanted to try the dolsot bibimbap so we got the squid one. Be sure to not disrupt the bottom when you get it so the beautiful crust can form. The flavor was okay, i wish i could add more gochujung and sesame oil and it felt cabbage heavy. But nice amount of squid and portion. Next time I'll try to the original dolsot bibimbap. Overall, its a nice homely restaraunt that you'll want to come support and feel more welcomed as a non korean. I remain liking the banchan and recommending the cold noodles. Parking is plenty in the garage underneath. read more

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ordered through the phone for takeout and everything was ready within 10 minutes! very fast and efficient service. they pack two sets of side dishes (pickled radish, radish kimchi, etc) which are all good! the spicy cold noodles were my favorite! super refreshing and the broth complimented it perfectly. highly recommend the cold noodle combos (i got the galbi! portion seemed a bit small, but it filled my family up still). the jajangmyeon was good but nothing crazy. still good to satisfy any cravings though! would def come again to dine in read more

Delicious! This place hits all the marks, quick service, inviting atmosphere, and amazing food. We went for the wings but we fell in love with the cold noodle soup. It was the best thing on a hot day. The manager (or owner) was super kind and she told us what to order for our first time there as well. I can't wait to go back and get the cold noodles and try their hot stone pots. I have to highlight how well they handled my shellfish allergy as well. She assured me that all my items I ordered were safe to eat which was a sigh of relief. read more

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Big portion, good food, affordable price, and came with a complimentary cold noodle bowl. That was yummy, 5 star for me. The beef broth that came out at the beginning was also really heart warming and calming. It felt nutritious as if cooked with love and care. A five star. The bbq galbi was ok. Cut was thick and flavorful but not the easiest to chew. The kimchi fried rice with cheese was good but the cheese addition was not my cup of tea but my niece's. The japchae was good but I wish there were more noodles. These noodles are fatter than the usual. Fun to bite into but I wished they had given me more. 4.5 star overall. read more

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The food is good & plentiful with an interesting menu. Lots of banchan free add ons. Servers are on top of refills, friendly & knowledgeable about the various menu items. I had a green onion & seafood pancake which was delicious & huge; enough for 2 or 3 people. The warm bone broth was a pleasant substitute for tea which they don't have. None of the spicy sides were too hot (2/5) for those who like it cool. read more

The food was so good and was a big portion for me. This was my first time having cold noodles so I wasn't sure what to expect. I just enjoyed how light it was but was still able to make me feel full. The combination of the cucumber, radish, and noodles was just amazing and complimented so well. I was expecting more pieces of beef so if you prefer to have more meat then I recommend you order a side of beef to add later. Service was good. The staff were nice. They brought out our food fairly quickly. It was nice in there. Very bright inside. It's also very clean. read more

Yoo's Place - 11. Chic Mul Naengmyun - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

This is my third time coming to this place, and usually food and service are standard. Unfortunately the one time I decide to bring my family, I had an unpleasant experience. In my group of 5, we were planning to share the cold noodle combo with spicy pork and also share the jeyuk and kimchi hot stone plate and that was going to be the perfect amount of food for my group. Especially since two of my family members dont eat much but they wanted to spend time with me and taste the dishes. However, the lady taking our orders told us that one entree and one combo is not enough for a group of five. Since it was rush hour we had to order more or else they wont serve us. After saying that the lady left our table and ignored us for 5 minutes. My family insisted to just order more food and take the leftovers home, so we did.... And guess what, we ended up having to take leftovers home... The food was good, but I ate my food with frustration. This restaurant is not unique in this area and has a lot of competition so this experience discourages me from coming back. read more

After a long walk with a friend in Irvine, we felt like icy cold Korean noodle soup and found Yoo's Place on Yelp. Located in a somewhat hidden strip mall, YP is a mid-sized restaurant serving up Korean classics like kalbi jjim (braised beef shirtribs), soondubu jiggae (hot and spicy tofu stew), the cold naengmyun that we were craving along with popular Korean snacks such as dukkbokki (spicy rice cakes), and mandu (dumplings). We were happy to find them open on the 4th of July and although busy, we were able to get a table right away. The large Korean clientele and delicious smells radiated legitimate K-food. After perusing the menu we decided on one naengmyun, an order of kalbi, and mandu twigeum (deep fried dumplings). Silverware, cups/bowls, napkins, and plates along with vinegar, soy, and hot mustard and water are already on the table. There was also an insulated pitcher of hot broth on the table which was nice and it was delicious. We were given a nice variety of banchan - cabbage/radish/cucumber kimchis, stir fried fishcakes, steamed squash, and acorn jelly. All were fresh and tasty. The naengmyun came out first and had a lovely icy broth that was well seasoned. It is served with pickled slices of radish a couple slices of beef, cucumber, and a half boiled egg. Be sure to mix well as the spicy sauce sits on the bottom. The table hot mustard and vinegar are there for you to add to the soup for a bright spicy kick. Very delicious! The kalbi comes on a sizzling metal plate - solid. The fried mandu came out freshly fried and plump with meaty filling - these are yummy dipped in chocolate ganjang, a dipping sauce made of soy and vinegar. Overall we really enjoyed YP. Service was quick and friendly. Pricing is on the higher side, but for the taste and quality, I am on board. Will definitely be coming back to try other dishes. read more

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