Such a hidden gem. The service was great, they were so nice and showed us how to use certain items. Very clean place with nice cozy feel, felt like my auntie was cooking for me. The food was excellent, best dolsat bibimbap I've had. read more

AMAZING Korean cold noodle options here! I loved my boyfriend's Chic Bibim Naengmyun and enjoyed my Chic Nul Naengmyun. The Seafood Pancake was made well here, but super thick for just two people so I recommend it for bigger parties. Would definitely order the Chic Nul Naengmyun next time - it's a little bit spicy, but not intolerable spicy so I'll be able to eat it next time, heh. The sides were bomb as well! The only downside is that you aren't allowed to take home any naengmyun leftovers if you have any :( read more

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Called in to place my order of combo tofu soup and beef bulgulgi. The interior was very nice and clean and the place was located along with a lot of other shops so there is limited parking. I really enticed my soup! It was nice and spicy per my request, even after adding my rice! The portion was quite large which was a pleasant surprise. The packaging was very nice and made it easy for my to eat back in my hotel room too. The beef bulgulgi wasn't too impressive but the soup made up for that. The service was very quick and efficient. I really wish this place was locally located to me because I am a major fan now! I still think about this soup! read more

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Food was fresh and flavorful. We ordered several dishes to try and were all very good. From the neverending side dishes to the soups, mung bean pancake, main dishes and noodles. They have several locations and we decided to go to their Irvine location. A must try for Korean food. Service was excellent, owner came to our table to check on us and gave us 2 cold noodles dishes to try- both were delicious. The location is in a strip mall with several restaurants and with plenty of parking. It got very busy as we were leaving. Ambiance is good with an open concept wtables that can easily be combined to accommodate a large group. read more

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They have a wide selection of Korean and some Chinese dishes. They are very speedy with their service and attentive. They are great about refilling the side dishes. The only downside is the food tends to be much sweeter than traditional, Korean food. read more

Decided to try this place out based on the good reviews it had. However it was a very disappointing experience. When I walked in, service was unwelcoming, they tried to shove me into a small corner table next to a full loud party. I asked if I could sit at a more quiet space since there were plenty of open seatings. The server agreed, but shortly after another staff rudely pointed me to go to the corner again. I should've just left then to save my stomach. I ordered the combination tofu stew and galbi. and both were disappointing. The tofu stew was extremely bland and my beef was overcooked and burnt, complete inedible. read more

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

Food is good nothing amazing. Definitely korean owned tho. They mining their way to full up their bank accounts. Their menu is everywhere. Cant decide what their menu is consistent of since it's everywhere. The octopus stir fry is sweet. Definitely not for me but it was good. Their black bean noodle was good but sweet. If I am craving americanized korean food at night id probably go here. read more

Really exceeded my expectations. Looks like a hole in the wall. Really great high quality food. Service was great. read more

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Wow wow wow! Becky (owner) is the sweetest and checks in with everyone to answer any questions and offer suggestions. Her smile lights up the room! The sides are so fresh and light. SHORT RIB soup was mind blowing! So tender and full of flavor with the veggies and rice cakes. This will be my, go-to. Chicken wings were seasoned and battered to perfection. Juicy, crunchy and the sweet sauce was amazing. We also had a fish stew that was loaded and very memorable. Entire meal was so fresh and the restaurant itself was spotless and such a fun, casual spot to bring friends and family for a GREAT meal. Can't wait to go back!!! read more

Yoo's Place - That short-rib stew!!! So much tender meat. - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I would give this place zero stars if I could. The lady or host that takes your order is rude and the worst service I ever experienced. How do you even run a restaurant for customers and expect them to come back? I went to this place for the first time today and never ever coming back. I'm all about referring people to restaurants. Stay away!!!!!!! read more

Lady in front was super nice. And told my party there was only a 5 minute wait but waited for 30 minutes because she let multiple groups after me cut. The table was not even finished cleaning when she sat everyone down. They were seating us while other peoples food was on the table. Would not come back. read more

We came around 8:30 pm for dinner on a Friday night. We ordered the cold noodle combo with beef ribs and a tofu pot with beef. Food 3/5 The food was descent but the prices here are expensive. The portion was small. We only got 5 pieces of beef ribs. The cold noodle was pretty good. The tofu pot didn't have much flavor. We asked for refill on the tofu skin twice and the lady gave us a 'not happy' face the second time. Hard to find parking. The portion and the prices would not bring me back again. read more

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

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Food was good. No real lunch specials so kind of expensive for lunch. Staff seemed unfriendly.

This was really delicious + authentic Korean food. I think this is the best kimchi mandu I've had at a restaurant. The banchan was really fresh/well made, and everything was tasty honestly. The servers were attentive and they gave us some freebies (bone broth was good). It's super clean inside and the environment just felt good. I highly recommend visiting!! read more

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yoo's is a casual restaurant serving korean comfort foods. the irvine location had a modern interior and their menu had a wide variety of dishes. the parking lot was not too big but not too full either so finding a spot was no trouble. Bibim Naengmyun ($19.95) i'm not a fan of naengmyun tbh but we were given this as a service and i enjoyed it a lot! the dish was cold and balanced in spice and sweetness. the noodles were chewy and the veggies were crisp and refreshing. Jajang Myun ($21.54) the black bean sauce on the jajangmyun here was a bit too sweet for my liking. Tangsooyook ($23.94) the fried pork was chewy and paired nicely with the tangy sweet and sour sauce! read more

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We are not sure if we did something wrong or caused any inconvenience. However, when the food was handed to us, there was no verbal communication, only a visibly angry expression that made us feel uncomfortable. When I asked for a to-go box, I was stared at in a very intimidating way, which made me feel both uncomfortable and honestly a bit scared. At that moment, I decided that I would not return. We have visited this place about five times in the past, but this experience was extremely unpleasant. I am not sure whether the woman was the owner or an employee, but due to this interaction, I will not be coming back. 우리가 무엇을 잘못했는지, 혹은 어떤 점에서 불쾌하게 했는지는 모르겠습니다. 하지만 음식을 건네주실 때 아무 말도 없이 화가 난 표정으로 눈치를 주는 듯한 태도를 보였고, 테이크아웃 박스를 요청했을 때는 저를 노려보듯 째려보는 모습을 보고 매우 불편함과 두려움을 느꼈습니다. 그 순간 다시는 이곳에 오지 않겠다고 마음먹었습니다. 그동안 이곳을 약 다섯 번 정도 방문했는데, 이번 경험은 매우 불쾌했고 솔직히 무서운 경험이었습니다. 해당 직원분이 사장님이신지 직원분이신지는 모르겠지만, 이러한 응대 때문에 다시는 방문하지 않을 생각입니다. read more

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

Everything about Yoo's Place is great. The restaurant is very bright and clean. Plenty of menu options. The omurice was delicious and very filling. Service was quick. I highly recommend! read more

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

AMAZING Korean food! I came in on a weekend right at opening time, and it got busy within the first hour, which is always a good sign. I ordered the beef and vegetable cold noodles, and WOW, the flavors were incredible! The portion was huge, too. My friend got the mushroom bulgogi bibimbap, and he loved it--he's already talking about coming back. Even with the restaurant filling up quickly, the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The menu is massive, like the Cheesecake Factory of Korean food, so there's definitely something for everyone. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes. Highly recommend! read more

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We had a variety of food here and everything was really good. This place is a great place to go if you are craving Korean food because they have a variety of dishes you can pick from. I really enjoyed all the dishes we chose and they even gave us extra plates of food like jajangmyujn and neungmyun. The servers were really sweet and helpful. read more

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This is our favorite Korean restaurant in the OC. Their standout dishes are their galbi jjim (braised short ribs, we prefer the spicy version) and their icy cold Naengmyeon which really hits the spot on a hot day. Their black bean noodles were such a hit with the kiddos! Service: fast and friendly Price: $-$$ read more

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

Our go to Korean homestyle place. The owner is a lovely lady with the coolest fashion style. We usually get the galbi jim and a new dish everytime. We haven't hit anything bad yet. So far it's allll good to go. The portions are large and will definitely fill you up. And the service is always there when you need it. It will get busy so definitely plan for it or go at an off time like we usually do. read more

I want to give it more stars bc my first visit was perfect. Food was amazing and service was impeccable. I even met the owner that night, super nice and friendly. But the second time I went the older Korean lady who was my waitress was extremely rude and when she messed up on my order she tried to blame me. The whole table heard what I ordered and defended me but the waitress didn't care. The food I felt didn't taste as good either. The mung bean pancakes weren't as crunchy and everything just seemed sloppier. I haven't wanted to go back since read more

A complimentary pitcher of broth as you browse through the menu. I ordered the Dolpan Ojingeo and the serving was huge! I love letting the rice set against the stone a little while longer and letting it crisp before stirring everything up. The food was filling and satisfying. The restaurant is lively, but at a tolerable noise level. read more

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It was a colder fall evening and after a long day of studying, I needed some comforting Korean food for my soul! Seolleong Tang: The broth was soothing, good noodle texture and delicious with the ox bone. It complimented the weather and warmed my tummy! Dolpan Bibbimap: It was sizzling and freshly served absolutely great tasting. The mushrooms were my favorite. Great with the kimchi, pickled radish and spicy cucumbers. Service: The hostess seated us right away from across the place. She let us pick our preferred table. She was so sweet and treated everyone like one big family with a sweet smile of greetings transitioning from English to Korean. Helping staff was quick and refilled our sides & cleaned empty dishes swiftly since we picked a smaller table Ambiance: white aesthetic tables & walls with good variation of seating for all parties. The tables were good distance apart even though it seems smaller on the outside. Overall: will come again to try more! I plan to come the day before my doctoral advancement to fuel me with homemade Korean cooking :) see you soon read more

Yoo's Place - 30. Seolleong Tang - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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My friend and I went there to eat, and a huge fish bone came out of my friend's food. We called the owner, and unbelievably, she claimed they "don't serve any fish dishes," even though it's right there on the menu. She didn't apologize once--just kept making excuses--and acted like removing that one dish from the bill was enough. Her attitude was honestly shocking and extremely unprofessional. This happened about 6 months ago and I wasn't going to bother writing a review, but after reading another review saying they found hair in their food and the restaurant did nothing, I decided people should know what kind of place this is. read more

Stopped by Yoo's Place in Irvine and it's definitely a solid spot for classic Korean dishes. We ordered the seafood & green onion pancake, napa wraps with pork, sundae stew, and noodles with spicy seafood soup. Out of everything, the sundae stew was probably my favorite of the night -- really flavorful and comforting -- but the seafood & green onion pancake also stood out with a nice balance of flavors. Everything felt familiar and homey, without trying to be flashy or trendy. Portions are generous, very good for family style eating. Service was friendly, and the space was casual. It's definitely the kind of place you go to for Korean comfort food done right. Dependable dishes that hit. read more

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The bibimbap was the best I've had in years. I will be going back for sure. Very good service too.

Another comfort Korean spot that offers almost everything! Including tofu soup. Any Korean dish you could think of they'd prolly have it. Interior gives you the feel of a food court but a clean one. Side dishes were very tasty, some were a tad too sweet tho. I got the soulongtang soup which had a good amount of meat and the soup was good not gamey. Oh and they salted the soup already. The Tofu soup had good broth and beef was tender but the soon tofu could be served hotter. Can't wait to go back for my Korean fix and try their other dishes. We came for a late lunch and they weren't busy inside so we got our food fast. read more

So good I'll have to come again. We got the jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) and tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork). The jjajangmyeon was flavorful and a good portion, the banchan were also good as well. The tangsuyuk came out piping hot and was super yummy. We were happy that the sweet and sour sauce came on the side, this made it perfect for leftovers since the pork wouldn't get soggy. The restaurant was clean and the staff were kind and attentive. Staff followed up to ask if we enjoyed our food and if we would want banchan refills. I saw a lot of people order soups so I will have to try that during my next visit. The only bad note is that parking can be difficult. There are several others shops in the plaza so parking is rather limited. As for the food and service, I would definitely recommend Yoo's Place. read more

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Best side dishes I ever had at a Korean spot! Also serve free bone broth soup that's perfect to start and end meal with. I will say the portions are on the smaller side and wish they gave more meat... read more

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I ordered the Dolpan Bibimbap. I really liked the dish and how the rice on the sides got crispy. The veggies were fresh and crunchy. The bibimbap was pretty good value. I would come back when craving bibimbap! The food came out insanely quick like 5 min after we ordered. Overall, they offer similar items to BCD plus a bit more like the noodles in the pic below, big bonus is no wait time though. read more

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I was craving jjampong, and my fiancé wanted soondubu, so I was really happy to find a place with a menu that had both. We both got exactly what we wanted and left completely satisfied. We were seated right away, and the service was great, super quick and friendly. The banchan came out fast and was really fresh. I especially loved the kimchi, cucumber kimchi, and eomuk. They even refilled everything 4x complementary which was a first . The bone broth they brought out was also rich and flavorful, a perfect start to the meal. My fiancé got the galbi combo with soondubu, so of course, I had to try a bite while waiting for my jjampong. The soondubu broth was deep and flavorful, and the beef was super tender, definitely one of the better ones I've had. The galbi was really tasty too, but the portion was a little small. The jjampong was amazing, It was HUGE!! The broth was rich, smoky, and full of flavor, easily one of the best I've had. It came with squid, clams, shrimp, wood ear mushrooms, and lettuce. The noodles were thinner than I expected, but they actually worked really well with the broth. I'll definitely be back, especially to bring my halmoni and will have to try other things in the menu! This place is definitely worth a visit! read more

Yoo's Place - 54. Jjamppong - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Husband and I love Yoo's and is a place we frequent quite often. Sweet and Sour Pork - It is Korean style with a clear sauce = 5 stars Stone Pot Bibimbap = 5 stars Kalguksoo with dumplings - Huge bowl filled with veggies and about 3-4 dumplings. Best, chewy noodles ever! Flavorful, well balanced broth = 5 stars Fried Chicken Wings - Crispy, flavorful = 5 stars Mul Nengmyun cold noodles in cold broth - Excellent. Flavorful icy cold broth, fresh, tasty. = 5 stars Bibim nengmyun - cold noodles in spicy sauce. Excellent. Jjajangmyun - noodles in black bean sauce was meh. The sauce was kind of bland. I have definitely had better elsewhere. Bottom line: Yoo's has solid, very good Korean comfort food. read more

I got the jajangmeon and I thought it was ok. The sides were amazing!! Tasted like how it should. The servers are very nice and the space is open. I would come back! read more

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

Yoo's Place has become our place whenever we crave for Korean food when we would drop off our daughter at UCI. To start, the lady owner is just class. Very friendly, welcoming and her vibe is just very inviting. The food... flavorful with the side dishes being so fresh and tasty. Did I mention that they're generous too?From the very first time we walked in to this place until now, about a year and a half ago later, they have never failed to amaze us. We've actually just brought another family, our friends, from the Valley to introduce them to Yoo's. They're already looking forward on what they'll be ordering on their next visit. So, if you're around Irvine and searching for something quality and delicious to eat, YOO'S PLACE it is!!! Note to self... "Remember to ask for the owner's name on the next visit." Thanks, YOO's!!! read more

We absolutely love Yoo's Place, it has become a staple that we visit at least twice a month. Everything we've tried is delicious and the staff is so friendly, welcoming and kind! read more

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Second (of 3) location of this restaurant with a menu that should satisfy most cravings for Korean or Korean-style Chinese food. The restaurant offers a complimentary daily soup/broth appetizer in an insulated bottle. The broth today was a beef broth (육수) that was savory, comforting and delicious! We ordered the Rabbokki (ddukbokki with ramen noodles), fried rice and spicy chicken wings. Everything we had was so good! The banchan was varied and plentiful and the kimchi they serve is a fresh dish (geotjori) that is made daily, so was mildly spicy and slightly sweet without the tartness of fermentation. The cucumbers were crunchy and fresh. They sliced the rice cakes when they bring the dish to your table (this was a first for me and will get video next time). The wings were great. Very mild for being called spicy. Maybe a 4/10 on the spicy scale. The fried rice was full of umami and plump shrimp. The service was attentive and friendly and there were ample tables when we went (5pm on a Friday). They recently opened a location at the new Hmart in Westminster, so I'm looking forward to trying that one too (although the menu is slightly different to avoid overlapping items with other vendors in the food court.) This place will definitely take a spot in my regular K-food rotation! *They have some interesting/atypical spellings of their dishes. read more

Yoo's Place - Empty-ish dishes cause we ate em up! - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Came in after a long travel morning for lunch and immediately they had seating! It was incredibly quick service, with tea being served immediately and cold water present at the table as we sat down. Side dishes were served to us almost instantaneously and our soups that we ordered came out pretty quick! Fantastic service with an authentic taste to each food. Highly recommend this place!! read more

What a wonderful experience at Yoo's place. Warm, friendly, inviting, staff was very helpful. And the food was absolutely delicious!! Cannot wait to come back read more

Yoo's Place - yukgaejang mandu, MakGukSu, MungBean pancake - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I think the korean food is decent but the quality of the noodles can be improved. I believe the black bean noodles are meal like quality. i am sorry I have high expectations because the server told me that the food is really really good read more