I think we just found our new soondae spot. Hands down the best chapsal (sweet rice) soondae I've ever had. We love soondae and usually try it wherever it's available, but most places in OC are pretty average. That all changed when we found Abbaee Wang Soondae. The interior isn't fancy--it's an old-school, hole-in-the-wall, mom-and-pop type of place where it looks like more orders are to-go than dine-in. But honestly, that's usually where the best food is. We came with my parents and ordered the Soondae Jungsik, which comes with a bowl of soondaetang and a soondae plate. We also got the bossam. The soondaetang was solid--mixed pieces of soondae in a mildly spicy broth with veggies. Pretty classic and comforting. But the chapsal soondae on the plate was the real star. It had an incredibly clean flavor with a perfectly chewy texture. Truly the best I've had anywhere. I honestly wish we ordered an entire plate dedicated just to that. The bossam was also super clean, tender, and fresh. None of the dishes had that strong smell that can sometimes come with these types of meats, which shows how well they prepare everything. I would come back again and again just for the chapsal soondae and the soondaetang. An absolute gem. The owner was also super nice and attentive :) read more

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One of the best soondae places around. This place looks like it's been around for a while, interior is all outdated but don't be fooled by the appearance. Very amazing flavors. Highly recommend coming if you like soondae read more

Abbaee Wang Soondae - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

I really wanted to like this place, but it was pure disappointment. I was craving real blood sausage - not the cheap glass noodle filled ones. I drove from LA just for the authentic abaee soondae, and ordered the soondae soup combo. I got 4 pieces of abaee soondae and the other 20 pieces were the cheap glass noodle ones. I couldn't find any abaee soondae in the soup as well. Swollen and mushy glass noodle soondae soup is the worst. Felt like I got scammed. Also, the food was extremely bland. read more

If you want to have the best tasting soondae, you've got to go to Abbaee Wang Soondae. It's a small restaurant but the food is authentic and delicious. My party loved the buckwheat noodle, spicy jokbal, gamjatang, and bossam! They were so good too but the chapsal soondae was our favorite. If you order online through DoorDash, even for pick up, the price is almost 2x the price. Call the restaurant directly to order a pickup for the menu price. read more

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The restaurant is located in a small retail shopping center, but the accessibility isn't ideal due to its position at a busy intersection. The atmosphere could definitely use some improvement--a few food photos were simply propped up against the wall near the entrance, and the reception area felt a bit chaotic. Overall, the space didn't feel particularly warm or inviting for customers. We ordered takeout, and while the 순대국 (blood sausage soup) was excellent and tasted authentic, the 모듬순대 (assorted blood sausages) with three different types was a bit disappointing. The 왕순대 (large sausage) had a slightly chewy skin, and the others felt too moist, lacking the right texture. It felt like it was just 2% short of being great. read more

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Small Korean place that's kinda cozy but super casual. Lots of people coming in and out for pickup orders, which makes it hard to enjoy dining in tbh. Gets pretty busy at the counter! Been here twice for their soondae (Korean blood sausage). The assorted soondae plate is really good - nice chewy texture and they make it fresh. Love how they add veggies! Also tried their spicy pork Makchang but wasn't a fan. The sauce was too sweet and the pork smell was slightly off. Parking's easy since it's in a small strip mall. Will definitely order their Soondae again! read more

Abbaee Wang Soondae - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Went to eat soondaeguk, was not what I expected. Was not good at all. And there wasn't much sondae. Will not be coming back read more

Stopped by for dinner with my gf and we both tried the soondae stew. It was a 2/10 food I'd say and their side dishes were old too because the kimchi tasted very old and bitter. Their service was not so great... we had to serve our own water, napkins, and extra utensils. The service person wouldn't answer. Overall, I am not going back here again read more

Been coming for years growing up then moved away to NY. I specifically drive all the way down here while visiting to eat their 모듬 순대 (variety soondae) and gajami shikae-- there's no place anywhere else that makes the type they do. They are a seriously underrated mom and pop business and deserve a higher rating. read more

Best Soon Dae in OC. Soon Dae, Soondae gook, and Jokbal is both legit. Soondae is chewy and soft in texture and flavorful.

I love this place for soondae. Soon dae good is good too! Service is nice too Side dishes are good too read more

One of OC's gems and one of the best soondaes I've had! This place is our family's favorite, and we appreciate their consistent quality and service! read more

Disappointed. Abbaee Wang Soondae wasn't open during their posted business hours. I tried calling ahead. No one picked up. Went in person to order to-go, and the place was completely closed with no sign or update. Wasted time and effort. Won't be coming back. read more

If you're on the hunt for authentic Korean cuisine, this unassuming Soondae spot is an absolute gem. Atmosphere: Nothing fancy, just a cozy spot with ample seating. Perfect for a chill meal with friends. Food: The Soondae is the real deal--packed with authentic flavors. Sides like kimchi and ggakdugi complement it well. One of the rare places to offer gogi soondae on top of your traditional chapssal soondae so it's truly an experience. They also gave us a free side of soup as well as service! Service: Friendly and efficient, the staff here knows their Soondae inside out. Similar service one would get at any immigrant-owned place. Value: Reasonable prices for the quality and quantity you receive. You won't break the bank here, which is a welcome surprise considering the authenticity and flavor-packed offerings. read more

Abbaee Wang Soondae - Modeum Soondae Plate - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Wonderful comfort food! I believe their soondae is freshly made in house and was super tasty. But keep in mind their tteokbokki isn't your conventional spicy rice cakes. It tasted more homey if that makes sense read more

Came here by word of mouth. Didn't bother to look at reviews (reliable resource) and found this place completely underrated on yelp. Their soondae is so stinking fresh and you can just taste the love in their broth. YUMMM read more

The perfect mom and pop shop for soondae. I find it really hard to come across good authentic soondae shops, however, I will always be coming back here. I have been coming to this shop since childhood, and they have never failed to impress me with their amazing quality and great service. Such a great place to go especially during the colder months, as it is such a heartwarming dish. They have a large variety on their menu, and many side dishes that come with each dish. I highly recommend the chapssal soondae!! read more

Abbaee Wang Soondae - soondae tang - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Abbaee's was a decent grab of korean food. They specialize in soondae, but also serve up some other menu items like cold noodles (which was okay). I recommend buying the staple item of a restaurant that has the name of the menu on it (soondae). Parking is plentiful, seating is plentiful! read more

Abbaee Wang Soondae - a bowl of asian food - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

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December 2022 located near the Car Dealership are. small lot. Location offers limited seating with open face kitchen. I opted for a take out order: Soondae Combo ($28+). I was disappointed at the quality and quantity of the order. I passed by several other businesses since this location had such positive reviews. I think for the small portion size and seasoning I don't see myself coming back. read more

This is a good place to go when you want to satisfy your craving for some jokbal. Any korean living in oc knows it's kind of hard to find a decent place that sells good jokbal. I'd say Abbaee Wang Soondae is an acception. Try it! read more

Abbaee Wang Soondae - Jokbal - Large Size (already ate a few slices before taking the pic) loved every bite - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

Owner/workers are very rude and bad at taking orders. Orders always take longer than promised. There needs to be a better soondae place in BP in a less shady area. read more

We ordered Soondae soup and Soondae Jung-sik We've only had Moobongri before so we didnt have high expectation HOWEVER!!! It was good. No smell. The soup was even better. Clean taste. It had some spice but it was not spicy It actually brought more clean taste. The kimchee was also good! This is highly recommend!! read more

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I togoed a large soondae and it was delicious! The only think was that the liver and pork ear amount was so small so I was a little disappointed. read more

- Their Soondae has unique smell in one of the soondae types. The chapssal soondae is similar to the ones you can expect from others, but one type of soondae that comes out in assorted soondae had too strong of smell that I didn't enjoy. - I liked that you can adjust the spiciness for the soondae, though - Service was good & attentive. The servers made sure we are enjoying the food. read more

Legit soondae. It has a nice herby fragrance and it's charming and tasteful! I like the original and the spicy soondae. The place is very traditional, old school legit Korean vibes. Happy to have found this place! Will go again read more

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You may think the price is a little expensive, but it makes sense in terms of taste and quantity. It is recommended to order assorted sundae!! I hope it will be near my house. read more

Best soondae in OC! I only eat the chapssal soondae but they also offer the ones stuffed with ground meat (spicy & non spicy). Chapssal translate to sweet rice. I love how soft and chewy it is! This place's soondae is the closest in taste as the ones I've had in Korea. The service is also great and the people are so friendly and patient. read more

I got the assorted soondae and jokbal, and it was just okay. I've been craving jokbal for a while now and didn't want to drive to LA with gas prices the way they are (I'm still in search of some decent jokbal in the OC!) I remembered a few people recommending Abbaee Wang Soondae so I called in an order. First of all, the jokbal was better than I expected. I was looking for the soft, gelatinous type I loved in Korea, but most places in the OC area have the thinly sliced harder type with less collagen. Despite this, the flavors were good and I was pleasantly surprised. The soondae looked great in pictures and I was excited about the many varieties of soondae they offered. Sadly, it was a pretty big disappointment. This may actually be a matter of preference though. I grew up eating soondae from Seoul Soondae in Garden Grove, so I'm used to the much darker soondae (so sad they're gone now!) If you like lighter soondae with more veggies, this may really hit the spot for you. I just prefer a simpler soondae with lots of blood and noodles.. I may just have to go to the Seoul Soondae in Cerritos or get the packaged one they sell at the market to get my fixing. The regular soondae was decent once I dipped it in some cup tteokbokki I had at home, but one thing I REALLY did not like was the soondae in the innards. I love innards, but this one actually smelled like the body part it was from (or what it once held, hahaha) so I had to throw it out. I won't be back for the soondae, but might come back for the jokbal if I can't make it to LA or Sisters in Cerritos. read more

Good food! Good service! Good portion! I recommend this place if you like soondae. Also, good for togo order too. read more

20 dollar for soon dae soup? Are you shitting me? Understand the inflation and all but for that price I dont see anything special than other soon dae soup who sells for 15~16 dollars. read more

Amazing food. Easily the best soondae in California. Also the spicy jokbal is possibly top 3 things I've ever had in my life. I didn't even know jokbal could be that delicious. Service is great too. Everyone complaining about service in the other reviews need a reality check. This is a small restaurant. It's ridiculous the entitlement these people have and then leave bad reviews. Don't let the one star reviews fool you, this restaurant is incredible. Delicious Korean food experience and one of my favorite restaurants. read more

Abbaee Wang Soondae - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

I have tried abbaee soondae about 30 years ago in Korea. And I feel it is almost same taste. I will go back. Just little bit pricey for me.

Hole in the wall mom and pop soondae restaurant. If you want authentic, straightforward Korean style soondae, this spot won't disappoint. It's run by the owners and they've been operating at this location for years. Some may think the interior needs updating, but I love that this place reminds me of the small soondae houses in Korea. I've tried a few soondae spots and this is by far the best soondae I've eaten in Orange County! read more

Soondae is a Korean style blood sausage made from pork and sweet glutinous rice or potato starch vermicelli noodles (dangmyeon) stuffed into an intestinal casing. It is a very popular snack food often sold by street vendors in South Korea. Those who enjoy soondae will love the variations of it prepared at Abbaee Wang Soondae. They serve a full spectrum of soondae dishes, including the three traditional ways Koreans like to prepare it: 1) Steamed, with sides of steamed liver and stomach. 2) Boiled as a soup/stew, Soondaetang, $8.99 - with fermented soybean paste (doenjang), cabbage, and more embellishments, including organ meat. 3) Stir-fried, Soondae-Bokkeum, $10.99 (S) $18.99 (L) - with dangmyeon, onions, garlic, perilla leaves, cabbage and mixed with fermented chili paste (gochujang). There are four recipe variations of soondae - representing the different regions of the two Koreas where they originated - to choose from, including Abbaee Wang Soondae, $15.99 (S) $21.99 (L), Abbaee Soondae, (S) $12.99 (L) $17.99, Bultanoeun Gokisoondae, (S) $12.99 (L) $17.99 and Chapssal Soondae, (S) $9.99 (L) $15.99. Abbaee Wang Soondae and Abbaee Soondae are the local specialty of northeastern Yonggil Province. They are both blood sausage stuffed with ground pork, glutinous rice, dangyeon and vegetables. The Abbaee Wang Soondae is golden blown in color and the Abbaee Soondae is a much darker reddish purple. Bultanoeun Gokisoondae is a gently spiced blood sausage stuffed with ground pork, dangmyeon and vegetables. I believe this version originated from the North Hawnghae Province of North Korea. It is rustic in color. Chapssal Soondae is made of sweet glutinous rice. The most common variant of soondae and one of the oldest recipes. This version may have originated from the ancient state of Goguryeo, which is now the northern and central regions of North Korea, northeastern parts of China and southern reaches of Russia, It is the darkest colored: an uniquely and distinctively (to this dish) blackish purple. Kimchi and daikon pickled with soy sauce comes with every dish, along with spiced salt and salted small shrimp sauce (saeujeot) for dipping. To sample all four varieties, I would recommend the Modum Soondae (assorted), (S) $16.99 (L) $16.99. There are a total of 30 items on their menu. If you are not a fan of soondae, this small diner style restaurant also serves a variety of other Korean comfort foods. Some of the other individual dishes include Gamjatang (pork rib soup with potatoes) $9.99, Ye Naengmyun (cold buckwheat noodle with young radish kimchi), $8.99, Yeolmu Guksu (noodle with young radish kimchi), $7.42, Doengjangjjigae (soybean paste stew), $7.42, Don Katsu, $7.99. Dwaeji Bulgogi (spicy pan fried pork), $9.99, Munduguk (dumpling soup), $8.99, O-jinguh Bokam (pan fried squid), $8.99 and Nakjibokum, (stir fried octopus), $10.99. I have thoroughly enjoyed trying the different variants of soondae and real fan of this restaurant. The service is quick and friendly. It is owned by a husband and wife team that are always present, in addition to at least two crew members that help take orders and prepare the dishes, including cutting the freshly steamed soondae. It is nice to have another option to Seoul Soondae. The soondae made here may lack a little of the brooding spice and that iron rich taste of blood from soondae prepared at the famous restaurant chain. The soondae at Seoul Soondae also has a better texture: slightly chewier and more firm. Abbaee Wang Soondae, however, has a variety of different tasty soondae options that Seoul Soondae does not. And, for all soondae lovers, it is always good to have options. read more

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I loved their food! I found them on some Korean blog for the best Jokbal in OC, and it was right! They were fast and kind, food was fresh and delicious - it was a lot of food for the price, too! We ordered Jokbal set, not the combo, and It was enough for 2 of us. I would definitely go back for Soondae! read more

The soondae is 5 stars! But the wait for your food will be looooooooong. There's no employees/servers, just the owners doing both cooking and serving. The side dishes are pretty simple and limited. read more

Abbaee Wang Soondae - Assorted soondae - Korean Near Me - Buena Park, California

My husband and I love coming here whenever we crave soondae. They have a different type of soondae that is worth to try. So far we have tried their mixed soondae dish, soondae soup, gamjatang (meat does not have old smell like most restaurant gamjatang do), flavored chicken, and jokbal!!! We have never been disappointed. read more

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Best soondae in LA and OC by far! I drove down to Buena Park for this. Highly recommend if you want an authentic Korean soondae experience -- the mainstream stores are all factory manufactured fake soondae but this spot is homemade and so delicious. read more

This is my go-to whenever I need that soondae fix. The broth was very refreshing and the meat was pretty good quality. I had my fair share in korea and ktown la-- this one is easily up there. read more