1. The chicken was meaty! The stir fried noodles have a nice smoky flavor! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes as it is part of a food court! The food court has high ceilings! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with our order! It was ready after 10 mins! 4. I only remember indoor seatings! There are a lot of tables! 5. Parking lot is huge! It can feel crowded depending on time and day! Note: There is a restroom area! Photo: Fried Chicken Set, Stir Fried Noodles, and Taro Milk Tea read more

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This place is located inside a food hall next to a swap mall, and There are plenty of clean tables. There was also a really nice gentleman who came by to clean our table after we finished eating. I came here with a few coworkers, and we ordered a bunch of different dishes so we could try a little bit of everything. I'll get right to it. the black bean noodles were my least favorite. They were pretty bland and didn't have that rich, savory flavor I usually expect from a good jjajangmyeon. I'd personally skip this one. The bulgogi was just okay. It had good flavor, but the vegetables made it a little watery. The jjamppong was also a bit mild for my taste, although I still enjoyed it. The kimchi fried rice was pretty good and one of the better dishes we ordered. The real star of the meal, though, was the galbi plate. The marinade was absolutely incredible sweet, savory, and packed with flavor. It was so good that after finishing my first plate, I couldn't resist ordering another one. If I come back, that's exactly what I'll be ordering again. Also, their kimchi was perfectly ripe. Since there aren't a lot of Korean options in Santa Ana I would recommend Cham, but don't expect a super authentic experience. I did give an extra star because it's run by an adorable mom and daughter who provided amazing service! read more

My boyfriend and I were craving Korean Corndogs and discovered the Bristol Food Court! After making our rounds, we knew we had to get a couple of things to try. We got the Sausage & Mozzarella Hotdog and Spam Musubi. The hotdog was best eaten hot, but the cheese had a sweeter taste to it that I did not like as much. I still enjoyed the hotdog for how filling, crispy, and gooey it was! The musubi on the other hand was missing the crisp from the seaweed being on the inside instead of wrapped on the outside. Nonetheless, it was a solid spam musubi and paired up well with the sauces provided. There are definitely more on the menu that I'm looking forward to coming back and trying! read more

Cham Korean Food - Sausage and Mozzarella Hot Dog - Korean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Friendly staff! Food was super yummy. Seating can get limited and crazy since it's in the Bristol Swap Meet building. Give it a try if you're in the area!! read more

Cham Korean Food - Rice cakes, Spicy Seafood Noodle seasoned fries - Korean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Located inside Bristol Food Court and totally unassuming but a really good takeout Korean food spot! The jjajangmian was really good, and the fried chicken too. Overall felt like a Korean mom home cooked meal. Everything was made fresh by one lady so it did take about 15 min for the food to be ready. read more

Great food and quick service. Will be back again soon to enjoy! Ambiance is good too. read more

If you are looking for a super casual and affordable Korean spot then this is it. It is located as the first food spot on the right right when you walk into the food mall. They are known for their black bean noodles, korean style ramen, and rice plates. But I came for their Cham cheese dog. I came here with one other person and we shared their black bean noodles and the cheese dog. Both were delicious. The black bean noodles was a large serving. The noodles were delicious and the black bean sauce was very flavorful. I like that the ratio of sauce to noodles was just right. There was even chunks of meat in the sauce. The Cham cheese dog was okay. I wish they would ask if I would prefer to not have sugar on my cheese dog instead of just putting it on. However, they didn't put a lot and it was good. Also, I wish the cheese was more cheesy and melted but I appreciate it didn't burn me. We enjoyed both items here. I think the noodles were under $15 and the cheese dog was $4. They do not take card if you spend less than $20. You order at the register and they call your name when it is ready. Since it is located in a food mall the sitting situation is communal. The staff was nice and helpful. The food came out pretty quick. I do want to come back and try their soup items. read more

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The only thing that I have ordered is the spam musubi. After trying a few we enjoyed this one the best. Friendly service

My husband has been searching for authentic champoong. and this place has it. It is located in a food court in Santa ana. so you can have it to go, or eat there. there are plenty of sitting areas and they have the cleaning people who are always on standby. A little on the pricey side but the serving was big. It can feed 2 people per serving. They have lots of options on their menu( korean, and some burgers too) read more

I got a strawberry milk boba and pork fired dumplings, and both were so good! The wife of the owner took my order and she was such a ray of sunshine. This restaurant is located in a food center on Bristol, and I will definitely be coming back and trying more items on the menu. read more

Hours could be indicated as it was closed today on Tuesday at almost 5pm. I had a great time last time and wanted to stop by again, especially today. Will try again another time. read more

Cham Korean Food - Closed today ‍ - Korean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I had been craving for Tteokboki (spicy rice cake) and Jjajamyun (black bean noodles) for quite some time, so I was so glad I stumbled across Cham Korean Food to help satisfy that craving! I made the mistake of not calling in ahead of time for a to-go order so it took about 25 minutes for our food to be made as they make it to order, but we went with the Tteokboki ($6.99), Jjajamyun ($8.99) and the Kimchi Fried Rice ($8.99). The food came out piping hot and I really enjoyed the spicy red chili paste sauce of the Tteokboki! Don't judge me, but there were times where I was just drinking the sauce by the spoonful because I liked it so much. The Jjajamyun noodles stayed warm during the 25 minute drive home and also hit the spot. While not bad, I'd probably pass on the Kimchi Fried Rice next time as it wasn't very flavorful especially in comparison to the other two dishes. The portion sizes for the price are also very reasonable. Even though the wait was a bit longer than expected, I really appreciated the kind service of the woman preparing our food. She was so sweet! Cham is located in the Bristol Food Court, so if you come here, don't expect much for ambience, and it's a bit inconvenient to drive to since it's not very close to any freeways, but it was still nice to try! read more

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I was really craving something warm so why not some Korean comfort food? Cham Korean Food is located in a busy food court that had tons of parking (thank god). Since they do make their food fresh to order, I did end up waiting a while for my food. Maybe about 30 minutes, so try to call in and order ahead. However, service was super nice so I didn't mind waiting at all! I ordered the spam musubi and mild tofu soup and the serving size was HUGE. I ate the soup for three meals in a row because it was so much, definitely meant to share. I've always preferred kimchi soup over tofu soup but this soup was SO GOOD. It had a super flavorful seafood and pork broth and was filled with goodies like squid, mussels, clams, pork, tofu, and mushrooms. This definitely warms you up on a cold day. The spam musubi was also a big size. It was two large musubis cut into halves but it felt like eating 4 musubis since it was so filling! They provide two sauces to dip in which only makes it better. Amazing Korean food, I can't wait to come back and try their black bean noodles or tteokboki! Definitely coming here if you're craving authentic Korean food. read more

Cham Korean Food - Spam Musubi - Korean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Cham is aight: has the feel of a family restaurant isolated in the busy Bristol Food Court. It's a Korean comfort "fast" food you'll only find if you actively seek it out, because finding this place was a pain. Located in the middle of Santa Ana, the traffic getting there is pretty bad, and if you want it it's also pretty slow upon ordering too. They take about 30 minutes when you order up at the front, so personally I probably would recommend ordering over the phone next time. Food was being made to order, which is a plus. I got their Jjongppong (spicy seafood noodles), their fried hot dog, and the Korean toast (has egg, chicken). Jjongppong: 4/5 It's good, and I have to mention that they give you so much noodles that they barely fit in the container. It's given as a soup and noodles separately, so I think I was supposed to to only put a part of the noodles and not the whole thing because they gave sooooo much noodles. That being said, for the price it's pretty good. The spice was subtle and not overwhelming, the soup was creamy and heavy, and the clams were decently portioned. Solid seafood at a decent price. Fried mozzarella Hot dog: 4.5/5 Definitely the best part, was superior to the one that you'd get at Chunchuns in Irvine. It was crunchy, cheesy, and they actually have good breading. The dough was great, honestly can't really think of anything negative about it. Korean Toast: 3.5/5 I have to say this was my least favorite of the 3, but as a breakfast item it's okay. I've never had Korean toast before, but it's basically a chicken and egg sandwich with scallions, but without any crunch. Personally, it's too soft and wet for me IMO, but this was because I waited 30 minutes to eat it, so it may have lost its crunch. However, their Korean hot dog was crunchy so I think it's meant to be like that. All of these items are fairly heavy and are decent overall. If you have the time and want to support a family owned business, Cham is an option for that. read more

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The food here is always soo good . The staff here are always very kind and welcoming too . There are many restaurants at the food court but this place you can definitely never miss!! read more

Awesome korean fast food in the Bristol food court that serves everything from Koran rice dogs, bbq plates, black bean noodles, kimchi fried rice, and the list goes on! Oh! And they even have fried Oreos, and yea we tried them and I don't regret it. This food court is a somewhat narrow alley that has Mexican and Chinese food vendors. Upon entering they take your temperature. I ordered at the counter and it took about 25 minutes to make our order. We got 2 excellent sized cheese and sausage dogs, a kalbi plate and the Oreos. The rice dogs were delicious, the kalbi very tasty, and the Oreos surprisingly excellent, they're bartered in the rice donut batter. Like one, delicious. Very casual vendor with pretty good food! If you're looking for a place with where you can order to go this is a great place. Friendly service too. read more

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This place is located in the bustling plaza of Bristol Food Court. The service was quite fast, as there was only two people working at the entire restaurant. I went here once before. The first time I ordered black bean noodles, and they were really tasty. Today, I ordered tteokbokki and it was sooooo good. Like maybe I was just hungry at the time, but it was really tasty and the rice cakes were just the right spicy level and chewy. It was so good I forgot to take a photo of it. The overall food court is busy and it might be hard to find a seat during lunch hour. Overall, this place is a really good Korean joint that is rare to find in Santa Ana. read more

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Oh man I am so glad I found this place. Located in practically the heart of Santa Ana, minutes away from DTSA is a very unbeknownst Korean establishment run by an older Korean couple (prolly not brother/sister, but it's a guy and girl haha). Normally, I go to Irvine or GG for korean food. Santa Ana is prolly one of the last places I'd frequent for one of my fav cuisines, but they do it so well here. An order of jjampong (spicy seafood soup) and soondobu (I got the seafood tofu soup) equated to $21. When I came by 30m later, I was met with a large box prolly weighing at least 3 lbs, everything was packaged separately so the noodles/rice didn't get soggy. Upon entry in this indoor swap meet, someone will take your temperature so there's some reassurance there. Both employees had masks on. Service was friendly as when I was paying, the lady in the back greeted me as she was making corn dogs. It was nice to watch her with such precision and intent as she wrapped the sticky batter onto the dog, snipping off the excess. Way cheaper than the other places at only $3.5/dog! This place didn't serve any banchan, but those weren't necessary as the flavors of both broths were crazy good. The tofu soup was like a lighter version of the jjampong, and the jjampong was our clear favorite. The broth for both dishes are very rich and the flavor was nice and clean. Both dishes had an assortment of seafood and will leave your tummy feeling very warm and happy. When I asked for spicy, it left my lips feeling a bit of heat, so I definitely like that. Also, they don't skimp on portions as each bowl was filled to the brim. Everytime I take a break to do some work and then come back and eat, I'm utterly astounded by the broth. It packs quite a punch, every swallow is met with elation. Will be on the biweekly rotation. I really hope this place survives as they have great food. :) See you next time! read more

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So glad to have a Jjampong & Jjajjangmyun spot in Santa Ana! It was easy to place an order over the phone and the food was ready in 20 minutes (which was what I needed to warm up my car and drive over anyway). There were plenty of parking spots, no wait at the counter and the food was ready when I got there as well. The Jjampong and Jjajjangmyun stayed piping hot during my drive home. The noodles were packed separately and got a little cold but that didn't matter. I was worried the little container of Jjajjang wouldn't be enough but I was wrong! Both entrees were delicious and flavorful and I can't wait to order from there again. read more

Cham Korean Food - Jjampong & jjajjangmyun to go! It was delicious & ready in 20. - Korean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Food was delicious! I order online for pick up, friendly staff. Nice little place it is inside a food court but there is plenty of sitting areas. read more

Was in search of Korean fried chicken when this spot popped up. When we arrived and checked out the menu, looked too good not it try other options as well. Got the sweet and spicy fried chicken, seafood jjamppong, spam musubis and cheese tteokbokki. Everything was amazing with great seasoning. The ingredients were fresh, and had some of the best food I've had in a while. The restaurant is located inside of a food court, and is run by a friendly Korean-American couple. Highly recommend this spot, will be coming back often! read more

Cham Korean Food - Spicy Seafood Noodle Korean Fried Chicken, Spam Musubi, cheese tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I got their Kimchi Fried Rice and I loved it. Tastes very good and Im picky with my kimchi friend rice! Great place to eat if you love Korean food! read more

Cham Korean Food - Kimchi Fried Rice - Korean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Cham Korean Food is located right by the entrance to the Bristol Food Court and serves up a variety of fast food including Korean, Hawaiian BBQ, and fair food (like fried Oreos and chicken tenders). This spot is convenient for a family who's all craving different things since it does have a wide variety of foods from kimchi fried rice and black bean noodles to grilled meat and fried foods. The food itself was pretty standard, not great but also not bad, but for the fair prices and large portions, you can't complain. read more

Cham Korean Food - Menu IG: @bobabitchess - Korean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the cheese tteokbokki from this place. It's my usual order every time I come in and it's always made well that it always has me coming back for more. Sadly I haven't gone recently but I plan visiting again! The staff are very friendly and they have not once disappointed me with my order. They have tables to sit, it's a small area and it can get noisy because it's inside the food court but I'm honestly just there to eat. read more

Came in with a coworker on a day we had more time for lunch. It's really hidden - in this small food court on Bristol. I was surprised about it's location but I think it's serving an area that doesn't have a lot of Korean food options. The couple that runs it is super friendly and considerate. It's got a robust menu despite being a small section. I think it's really accessible as well if you're new or unfamiliar with Korean food. We ordered Tteokbokki with cheese, kimchi fried rice, and some beef kimbap. We enjoyed everything - it was well seasoned and complemented each other well. The tteokbokki was a personal favorite because the rice cakes were cooked perfectly and soft. In the end, I would definitely come back and support this business. It's a small business and it's run by Korean Americans who are doing a great job to feed the community. read more

Mozzarella Hot dog was crunchy and chewy. The tteokbokki was cheesy and very flavorful. We enjoyed the kimchi fried rice. Definitely a good variety of Korean street foods and regular dishes. read more

Cham Korean Food - tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

LOVE THE KOREAN HOT DOGS!!! The service is okay, usually takes about 10 minutes to get the hot dogs I think, and it's a small place but it's very good and I recommend it if you've been wanting to get some Korean hot dogs read more

For what it is, which is a small comfort food café, they sure are awesome because they can serve and deliver an order as I requested, which is Jjajang Myun, without onions or beef! That's a tall order, because most cooks will not make it like that, but when you have this craving, it is impossible to find to order! This place delivers, which is why they get five stars. read more

Love Love Love this place! I cannot believe that I don't have to drive to GG or Buena Park anymore to get some amazing Korean Food! They have ALL that I ever wanted: Ramen, Jjampong, Jajangmyeon, tasty musubi, great tteokbokki, Dwaeji Bulgogi, and many more! FYI: I've tasted majority of their items before I write this review. I've been to many Korean restaurants in OC since the year of 2008. 2 things here that I wasn't able to find until I found this place: tteokbokki and Jajangmyeon. Cham's Ajumma made the best! I love her so much! She's such a mom for sure! I felt like she cooked that for her daughter and her granddaughter (me and my daughter) -with love The best part is that this place is walking distance from my house! I am so blessed! read more

Its so hard finding good korean style chinese food in irvine. The ones ive found so far were mediocre at best. Bland and no flavor. That was until i found this place. If you like jja jang myun (black bean noodles) or jjang pong (spicy seafood noodles) this place is legit. The flavors are there and made to order. Its a little bit of a drive for me but i still come back. The shopping complex is a little sketch but there is plenty of parking and ive had no issues here. read more

Wow so cheap and so fresh. The jjambong is the best I've had ever I can't get over it. Their chicken skewers, jjajangmyun, sweet n sour pork are also fantastic! $22 for like 4 meals worth of fresh Korean food. The family is very friendly as well. Thank you! read more

Cham Korean Food - Jjambong aka Spicy Seafood Noodle - Korean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Food was a 10/10. I'm so glad I found this place and I wish the team much success! The lady taking our order was so nice and humble. Food was delicious too. We ordered a hot dog (half moz cheese/half dog). I liked their hot dogs more than other places I've tried because the breading was not sweet at all but the dough was still nice and chewy. We also ordered jangmyuen noodles (black noodles), which did not taste as I would've expected. It looked sweet for some reason but I was pleasantly surprised that it was more savory and kind of reminded me of chow mein noodles. Parking isn't bad, it's located in a plaza. I never knew there was a food court in this area and now that I know, I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Cham Korean Food - Korean hot dog and black Black Bean Noodle - Korean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Got here by accident, looking for the pizza spot that used to be there. This spot doesn't dissapoints! Got our food to go. Drinks: Taro with boba & and matcha with boba. Spicy shimp noodles: Full of flavor and very generous portions. Beef Ramen: Big portions and broth were flavorful, not bland like some other places. Pork gyozas were delicious and came with great dipping sauce. read more

First time trying this place and my gf and I got spam masubi plate, dumplings, and jjajangmyeon and Jjampong soup. Small little hole in the wall so had little expectation but we were blown away by the generous portion, taste, and service. Sweetest hard working couple that runs this stand but damn the food is solid. Would highly recommend, will be coming by again very soon! read more

Absolutely love this place , it's so good and I highly recommend it! Pricing isn't bad at all and the portion is a good amount. I always recommend this place to friends read more

Cham Korean Food - Stir fry noodle (beef) - Korean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Dropped by here on my lunch break. This isn't somewhere you would be able to find easily, but is truly a hole in the wall, but a hidden gem. I'm usually not a spicy seafood(jjam ppong) noodle guy and more of black bean noodle(jja jjang Myeon) eater. But this place blew my mind. The spicy seafood noodle was full of shrimp, mussels and clams, and was filled with noodles, unlike many other places. The service was amazing as well, as the owner personally cooks everything and catered to our needs, as my wife is allergic to shrimp. Must stop by if you're around! read more

Cham Korean Food - Spicy Seafood Noodle - Korean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We were looking for a new korean food restaurant and came across this restaurant that came highly recommended on Yelp. It was a little surprising to find it located in the heart of Santa Ana but it was definitely worth the 25 minute drive. I have eaten there several times over the past year and can vouch for their consistent high-quality food and generous portions at a reasonable price. My family's favorites are the BBQ chicken, beef stir fry noodle, beef ramen, tofu soup, and spicy seafood noodle. I can't handle spice that well and the friendly owner caters to my low spice tolerance. I have tried several of the fried foods such as the fried Oreos and Korean hot dog and they are both extremely delicious. The fried Oreos are such a good deal, especially compared to my usual source, the overpriced OC fair. Overall, 10/10 would recommend and I definitely will return to eat. They do get very busy at lunch so expect to wait or call in your order very early. read more

Pleasantly surprised by this hole in the wall spot. Lots of seafood in my champong and the korean toast was also solid. Moved from NYC to Cali and was looking for something nostalgic and this hit the spot. My fiance is looking forward to eating the toast again soon. Will be coming back for sure! read more

Cham Korean Food - Champong - Korean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

It was pretty odd walking into an Asian food court in the middle of a heavily Hispanic neighborhood; but was pleasantly surprised at the fare here! It is inexpensive, but still good. It isn't going to be the best Korean food you'll ever eat; but definitely will hold it's own. I would eat here again; just would not go out of my way to eat here--hence the 4 stars. read more

Cham Korean Food - Jajangmyun - Korean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Ive been watching too much Korean shows on Netflix lol. Ive been wanting to try the black bean noodles and Korean toast for some time now. I Didnt expect to find a Korean place in a food court around this area but Im glad it's here. The prices were very affordable and good portion size. I dont know how authentic or how the noodles are supposed to taste but I thought the noodles were delicious. It had enough flavors for me to nearly finish the whole bowl. I thought the Korean Toast was good as well, especially for the price. I got the toast with both chicken and eggs. The last thing we got was the spicy Skewered Chicken. I wanted some meat to go with my noodles. It wasnt spicy at all but it tasted ok. Its like any other chicken skewer Ive had. This place is great if you want something quick and delicious. I wished I worked near by, this would probably be my go to spot during lunch. Everything we got was under $10 each. Oh, they have mexican coke! Definitely an extra plus for me They have a great munu selection and I would go back to try the other options. read more

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