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    Young Dabang

    4.5 (356 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Smoky brisket tteokbokki
    Angela C.

    First time trying this place and was pleasantly surprised at the flavors. I got the tteokbokki combo with Kimbop which comes with your choice of a small tteokbokki and any flavor Kimbop. I got the smoky brisket tteokbokki with an additional $1 for rose sauce, and I liked how their standard spice is mild! A lot of the places I try tteokbokki at are overly spicy, so I was actually able to enjoy the dish thoroughly here. I then got a side of the fried shrimp kimbop and it also has a great flavor and texture! The only downside was it was a weekend lunch, and they only staffed one waiter to take orders, serve and clean. It was a filled restaurant too so I felt so bad for the poor worker! She kept moving and working non-stop, so I really hope management here recognizes they need to staff more workers, especially on a weekend!

    Victoria P.

    First time trying tteokbokki. This spot is fairly small and depending what time you come, there can be a wait. Usually for about 30 minutes. The restaurant serves Korean street food items with a variety of curry, kimbap, and tempura. The combos were a bit overpriced in my opinion. Paid 25.99 for kimbap and a small tteokbokki. Service was good and staff were pretty helpful with suggestions.

    Emily W.

    Phoned in an order for pick up because it's in diamond jamboree and that plaza is always a nightmare. Got two kimbaps and sundae (Korean blood sausage). This spot hits the kimbap craving. Had all the options you could want and some more unique styles too. While I wasn't much of a fan of the sundae, I found it a bit too mushy, my partner enjoyed it. Everything was packed securely and the design even on the chopsticks was a nice branding touch! I'd definitely be back to try some of their other options as well.

    Derek N.

    Came to Young Dabang for the first time and tried the tteokbokki--it was pretty good overall. We got both the carbonara and original versions with brisket. The place was actually empty when we went, which was kind of nice since it felt chill and we got our food fast. The carbonara was creamy and not too heavy, while the original had that classic sweet and savory flavor--not spicy at all, which I didn't mind. The brisket was a good addition, super tender and flavorful. I do wish they added cheese by default though; that would've taken it to the next level. Service was great, really friendly and quick. Solid spot if you're craving Korean comfort food without the wait. Would come back and maybe try the cheesy version next time.

    Pork Katsu
    Hailey F.

    We went there on Friday evening around 6. It was empty at first, but it quickly filled up and got very busy. Also, parking in this plaza is always crazy, so be warned! We ordered the kimchi fried rice, brisket tteokbokki, original tteokbokki, katsu, ramen tteokbokki and tuna kimbop. Everything was delicious. I especially love the tteobokki and kimbop combo as they complement the flavors well. The decor is very cute -- a nostalgic Korean 90s-2000s aesthetic with vintage wall art, and they play music from that era too. Service was great. I brought a cake to celebrate my friend's birthday, and they cleared the table for us quickly. They also gave us fresh plates and utensils to share the cake. Most of all, I could tell they were genuinely kind and greeted us with a smile. I do wish they offered a small size for the original flavor tteokbokki, since they only serve it in a large size. Otherwise, we had a wonderful time and I highly recommend this place!

    Sarah P.

    I always passed by here so I was curious and decided to try it. We ordered the dukbokki combo with spicy chicken dukbokki, pork cutlet kimbap, and assorted tempura. The pork cutlet kimbap was so good and tasty. I really enjoyed the assorted tempura to eat with the dukbokki. However, the dukbokki was a bit of a disappointment. The spicy chicken combination was okay but not the best.

    Kimberly B.

    Everything I've tried so far has been chefs kiss! Staff is always so friendly and helpful when it comes to the menu and recommendations. Portions are big enough to share! I got the grilled brisket ttekoboki. I do want to say the medium level is very very spicy so if your tolerance isn't the biggest I recommend the mild. I've only ordered to go both visits but the ambiance is very casual and never looks loud or crowded. Next time I'll make sure to eat in!

    Small tteokbokki and shrimp kimbop combo
    Alex N.

    Great place to go to for some comfort food. We got the tteokbokki and kimbop combo which was enough to share for 2 average eaters. We've only tried the bulgogi and shrimp kimbops with the shrimp being our favorite. Parking will most likely be hard since it is in DJ.

    Tteokbokki & Tteokbokki, Tempura & Kimbap Set C
    Angela H.

    Food - 7.5/10 Service - 10/10 The owner was so cute and sweet. She was talking to us and telling us about the free drinks you can get and had the best attitude. My friends and I took quite a while and were a little rowdy when trying to figure out what we wanted but the worker was very patient and I think laughed along or at us unsure. But they were very sweet and the bathroom is very clean in the back with plenty of parking spots in the lot. We ordered the tteokbokki combo c which came with the rose flavor and we chose the grilled brisket for the gimbab and tempura with medium spice. The total for this convo was $45.90 plus tax. The tteokbokki was nice and chewy not really spicy at all. It was also very long you need to cut up the pieces. The meat portion was quite small compared to the amount of tteokbokki and was a little firm and dry. The tempura was great and perfect when dipped into the sauce especially that round triangular one. The kimbap wasnt my favorite but that may be cause i'm not used to eating it cold. The size of it was nice and big though so be careful not to choke

    Original Tteokbokki
    Emily T.

    The long tteokboki is amazing! But I love that they serve a variety of Korean night market dishes. I'm obsessed with their egg kimbap and that special sauce they glaze over the garlic butter fries. The tonkatsu dish is fantastic too. Clean seats and tables. Fast service as well.

    Alan S.

    Came here for a work lunch and I will say it was a nice surprise to find a place that does a combo meal that feeds about three people. I will be honest that it was only two of us so there was a lot of food because the variety of Kim bap, in the variety of other spicy soups was a lot. The flavor was there, and the amount of food was all there, but I would have to say the most valuable part of the meal was the service because they took time to explain all the menus and gave good suggestions and was actually pretty accurate in describing the spiciness levels that you could choose from so for that reason, we were given a tour of the large menu that they had and it allowed us to pick the right dish for what we needed.

    Another photo of the avocado kimbap from top-ingredients are so fresh!!
    Joyce S.

    Love kimbap but the avocado kimbap here is to another level!! I came by after having had a light meal in the mall but decided to get more food since I was still hungry. Not wanting something heavy I ordered an avocado kimbap! But wow! The ingredients are super fresh! The avocado was super creamy. The rice was well seasoned, and I can actually differentiate each piece of rice, not too soft, not too hard. I had to go back another night! The second time I got another avocado kimbap and a beef kimbap. Also super yummy! The staff was also really patient, made sure to answer all the questions I had, and service was efficient! The restaurant is smaller but overall clean when I went. Hope to visit again :)

    Grilled Brisket Tteokbokki
    Milani L.

    Honestly really yummy food! I think this spot is great! It hit the spot for our late night meal and we came out pretty full and satisfied. Located in the Diamond Jamboree Center, parking can definitely be a challenge depending when you go. But there is a parking garage so don't give up! The restaurant itself isn't cute and cozy. There's a decent amount of seating. But I could see it possibly getting more crowded and being a challenge. They are not dog friendly and there isn't really outdoor seating either. You order at the counter and then pick your seat. Service was good. I had no complaints or issues. The worker took our order, was kind and polite and got his job done. There were two people working and they were both working hard cooking, cleaning, taking orders and more. It was nice to see hard workers. Food was pretty yummy. The Garlic Butter fries were soooo good. I liked them a lot! They had a pretty similar taste to Honey Butter Chips. The Brisket Tteokbokki was pretty big. The portion is enough for two, if not more people to share. The amount of brisket was generous. They had a good amount of rice cakes and noodles in there too. I think the price was matching what you were paying for. If I'm in the area, I wouldn't mind coming back again. The food was pretty good and I saw some other stuff on the menu that kind of caught my eye. I think they have another location as well, but this one seems more laid back. Give them a try!

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    Is there anything vegan on the menu?

    Our avocado kimbap without egg is vegan friendly!

    Hello! Was just wondering if you guys serve alcohol?

    Hi Sydney! The drinks we have are canned soda and our Ades in Greengrape, Mango, and or Guava

    When are you opening?

    Hello Azalea, We are open starting today, 11/24/23. We hope to see you soon!

    I'm super excited to welcome young Dabang in California. We can't wait to try it out ! When will it be opening?

    Hello Kate, we look forward to your visit! Look for us to be open mid November

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    My friend and I were craving homey Korean food and this place definitely hit the spot! Located in…read moreIrvine, Seoul Haus definitely provided that home cooked feeling. First, parking wasn't bad. The shopping center isn't that big but it's not a busy center so I don't think it'll ever be an issue. The restaurant itself was clean and simple. Very mom and pop vibe. They have a good amount of seating. Restroom was very clean. Service was good, I had no issues. Please be patient with the staff as English is not some of their dominant languages. Staff was trying their best to help everyone. They were constantly checking in on us, refilling our Banchan, I thought they did great. Food was yummy and portions were huge! My friend and I shared the crispy garlic tofu. That was fresh and hot and not greasy! I enjoyed it! She had the Garlic Seolleongtang and she loved it. You saw the chunks of garlic, they were generous on the meat and the bowl was huge. I had beef spicy tofu soup and that was delicious and so filling. They were extremely generous on the tofu and I felt like I definitely got my protein intake in. The spice was just right, it looks so red but it wasn't that bad! I would definitely come back. It's a mom and pop shop I would support. I think it's underlooked and needs appreciation. My husband is from Irvine so we'll definitely be back next time we're in town visiting family.

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