Came by after a hike around 4pm, seated right away, and had really quick service. The pork katsu curry and galbi Jim were incredible. Portions are generally pretty generous (pork katsu curry is gigantic) and the sides are solid as well. The sugar free Soju is wonderful too. Very chill ambiance and straight to the point Korean joint. read more

Not sure the food is as it smells good but a half hour later, we still haven't received anything. They don't even bring you the Bonchon so you have something in front of you while you're waiting for your food. They seem to focus quite a bit on the to go orders rather than on the customers waiting inside. read more

Of course I came after seeing all the hype online! Service is very good and attentive. Small parking lot. Space inside was clean and spacious. Friend and I ordered the curry pork katsu and the beef belly ramen. Honestly the katsu was very underwhelming. Because the pork is very thin when they fry it, it came out really hard and just way over cooked and super hard to chew. The curry also dries up really fast so you're left with hard dry katsu at the end. The beef belly ramen wad delicious and I highly recommend! It was spicy and the beef was so tender. I also enjoyed the macaroni salad banchan. read more

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Massive portions .. love the beef soup with clear noodles, my version of chicken noodle soup and the soup has a lot of bone collagen I can appreciate. Will be back, service is very nice and friendly read more

TL;DR Great portions and watch them torch cheese! The chicken katsu curry was massive! Seating is best for groups of 2-6 and some areas have an outlet if you need to charge your phone or laptop. My favorite dish was the corn mac and cheese. We definitely ordered too much, but we're satisfied with the price value and portions as well as variety of options on the menu. First time visit on 8/22/25 read more

We got the curry pork katsu and the katsu was so big. My bf and I shared and we couldn't finish. I do wish they gave more curry tho. The curry was very flavorful. Our waiter was nice and took our order efficiently. read more

Dawa Kitchen - curry pork katsu - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

HUGEEE chicken Katsu. Definitely worth the price while the Katsu itself is standard. It's the mere fact that they give so much. The workers also give you scissors and tongs to help with the Katsu. The inside is very simple and can fit bigger or smaller parties. read more

Dawa Kitchen - Chicken Curry Katsu - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

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I came in around noon (opening time) on a Saturday and there was no wait, service is fast and efficient as well. This time, I got the beef soup with ramen and I would recommend this dish if you desire something with mild flavor- great meal if you feel under the weather or just desire a non spicy soup dish. If I were to get it again, I think I'd pair the beef soup with rice instead as the ramen noodles felt a bit overcooked. This dish comes with some banchan -kimchi, mac salad, spicy cucumber, pickled daikon. read more

Dawa Kitchen in Garden Grove has huge portions! Their iconic giant donkatsu is super crispy and satisfying, though I do wish it came with a bit more curry on the side. The seafood pancake was also great, with crispy edges. We really enjoyed the pork belly bibimbap too. Overall, it feels like a great spot for drinks with friends. read more

Dawa Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

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WORTH THE HYPE! I highly recommend getting on the yelp wait list early as the wait is typically longer than what is estimated. We came in on a Saturday night and it was busy! The servers were helpful and fun to talk to, while giving us some recommendations because of the sheer size of their dishes. We got the curry tonkatsu, bibimbap pancake and tteokbokki with cheese and ramyeon. I was skeptical about the tonkatsu being dry but I was proven wrong! It was perfectly crisp and still tender inside. I absolutely love curry and it made the perfect bite to have the curry, rice and tonkatsu together. Something I didn't expect to love so much was the tteokbokki! I'm usually just okay with it, but the sauce was so flavorful without being too spicy. The rice cakes were soft and chewy and when you mix in the cheese and ramyeon, YUM! Lastly, we also had the pancake. I found it just okay and a little too salty for my palette, but I still ate it up. We were a party of three and had soooo much food leftover. I'm sure just the tonkatsu and one other dish would have been enough for us! read more

Dawa Kitchen - Pancake - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

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One of those places that you wouldn't expect if you just drive past it. But once you walk in, the place is decorated beautifully! You can use yelp to check in, so if it's a longer wait, you can totally check in while you're driving to the restaurant! Service is great! They make sure you get a full setup of napkins, chopsticks, plates and water with water cups! And they're attentive to what you're ordering and making sure everything is to your liking! Food we ordered: Curry Chicken Katsu - Just like the tonkatsu, it's a massive portion that comes out on a hot stone plate. Everything about it is perfect! The curry, the crispiness of the chicken, spices, everything! Garlic Su Yuk - This is kinda like my comfort food right here. The pork is very tender and full of flavor from the broth. And the condiments compliment it! It's great that it comes with rice! Spicy Tofu Soup - This is kinda like a good spicy soup you'd want on a cold day, or a day you feel you need some spice in your life. The tofu was cooked perfectly in it. The spice level was perfect, and we had a choice of Bulgolgi or shrimp, we went with bulgolgi this time and it was great! Dawa Chicken - The chicken was juicy and crispy! The sauce on it was amazing! The salad on the side was the perfect way to get a temp/texture change. Overall a great dish to share amongst everyone! Banchan was very fresh and crisp! The Mac was delicious and creamy! There might be a wait here, but trust me when I say it's worth it! Just a heads up for parking, if there isn't parking in the front, there's extra in the back! Try it out! Don't be intimidated if there's a long wait! I've been here 4 times already and it's always a great experience! read more

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Finally got to try this place out and they did not disappoint (mostly). We had to try the giant pork katsu curry rice but this was the one thing that did not live up to the hype. The katsu was very very big, but the katsu itself was very dry and kinda hard. Maybe the chicken katsu would be better but we didn't see the new menu items on the side until after we ordered. The curry sauce was pretty standard and there really isn't enough sauce for the amount of katsu you get. I would skip this next time. The garlic suyuk was very good. It was very tender and the came in beef bone soup that was very flavorful and rich. The portion size was really big too and we had a lot of leftovers. The beef belly rice was the favorite of the night. It came with a lot of beef belly and the flavors were great. I would definitely get the beef belly rice next time and the suyuk as well. read more

Dawa Kitchen - Garlic suyuk - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

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Will be back again, it was so good and the service is always consistent. Thank you! Food10/10 Ambience 10/10 read more

Worst katsu I've ever had and I've had a lot of katsu in my day. Salty, dry and low quality, I guess the only positive would be that the portion was large, but what's the point of there being a lot of something I don't like. The service was sub par and the ambiance wasn't very nice. I just can't understand why there are so many good reviews. The Mandu was also bad and the chap Jae wasn't good either. I think of myself as a pretty positive person and usually write only positive reviews but after this experience I guess I couldn't help myself read more

Food: 4/5 the braised pork bellies were mouth watering oh so good. The Katsu(s) were a bit too thin, not meaty enough. Service: 5/5 Super accommodating to our big party celebrating our friend's bday, special shoutout to IAN for going above and beyond to service our table. Ambiance: 4/5 can be a little loud, great for big groups, probably not ideal for date night, unless you don't mind the noise. Cozy, and you'll be leaving with your garments smelling delicious :D read more

Dawa Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

I thought this place was going to be overrated because I saw it all over instagram but I can confirm it slaps. The cutlet is obviously going to be slightly more dry because it's extremely thin but I love how crispy it is. The sides taste amazing and my girlfriend destroyed that mac salad 5 times. I would recommend this place. We only ordered the curry cutlet and shared it. We still had leftovers... the menu is small but I think they definitely nailed everything on the menu. Service was great and ambience was interesting. The place is definitely dark on the inside with limited seating but check it out if you're in the area! Crappy parking lot though... read more

Dawa Kitchen - Pork cutlet - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

It took awhile to get seated but my family was a party of 20 and the restaurant. Right when we were seated the food came out extremely fast and the service tried their best to accommodate a big party. The ambiance is very clean and the staff cleaned the tables quickly. The food was very good everything was balanced and had a great texture and flavor profile. The sides were all very good. read more

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Bibimbap and tteokbokki are absolutely amazing! The bibimbap is a perfect mix of flavors and textures--fresh vegetables, savory meat, and that irresistible gochujang sauce. And the tteokbokki? Spicy, chewy, and totally addictive. A must-try for anyone who loves bold, comforting Korean flavors! read more

Dawa Kitchen - BIBIMBAP 비빔밥 tokkbokki - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

The food is good and the portion is huge so make sure you come hungry. Our group ordered army ramen, curry pork katsu, mandu, bibimbap, pork, and bulgogi. The bibimbap, pork, and bulgogi were served in a hot stone pot. Our group tried a little bit of everything and we enjoyed everything we ate. The one thing unique here is the size of the katsu which is probably 2-3 times larger than other places and can easily feed 2-3 people. I love the banchan kimchi and cucumber. The price is very reasonable with the amount of food you get. read more

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Came here for dinner with some friends and was SO impressed! Service was excellent, food was tasty , and portions were SO generous. We got 4 dishes for the 5 of us ... and we had TONS of leftovers! I definitely recommend sharing the dishes. 1 dish per 2 people might even be enough. We got the braised beef with cheese, sesame noodles, pork katsu and the dduk bok ki. They scorched the cheese in front of us on the table which was pretty cool. The braised beef had the option between spicy or original, and we got the spicy. It definitely had a kick to it but it was delicious! There were also potatoes, pumpkin and rice cakes inside the dish which were tasty. My favorite had to be the dduk bok ki. The rice cakes were sooo warm, and the perfect chewy texture! Definitely can't wait to come back. read more

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Saw Dawa Kitchen on Instagram and decided to give it a shot. Ordered the su yuk (~$33) and the pork katsu curry (~$25). The pork katsu was huge, but it was pretty dry. They didn't provide enough curry for the rice, throwing off the ratio. Prices are on the higher side, but the quality didn't quite match up. I can see why people are drawn to the trendy giant pork katsu, but unless you're going for the pictures, it's not really worth it imo. Wish it had been better! read more

Dawa Kitchen - su yuk ~$33 - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

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The price and the amount and the quality is excellent. Not a drop of curry left and not a grain of rice left.... It was that good. Looks like a hole on the wall spot but the place is clean and the restroom was fairly decent. Our server was sweet and she took care of us really well. read more

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We found this place last minute for a new years eve dinner. We were able to get a reservation last minute and came in. The restaurant is very small but clean so it got busy fast. The dishes are very big so sharing family style was the way to go. We got chicken katsu with curry, seafood tofu soup, korean pancake, and bulgogi. You know a korean restaurant is good when their banchans were good too. We enjoyed every dish and saw why the restaurant was so busy. The soft tofu soup was so good and not too spicy at all. We were also amazed by how big the chicken katsu was. The bulgogi had such good flavors all mixed up with the rice. We definitely will be back to try the other dishes they have. read more

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My sister recommended this place to me, and I also saw it on TikTok. Upon walking in, we got seated immediately. we came in around 3:30pm on a weekday, and it was not too busy! but as we were leaving, we noticed groups of people walking in. We were fully aware of how big their portions were, but when our katsu came out - our server said that our katsu came out smaller than usual so they added an extra katsu to make up for the size. All of the dishes we got was amazing!! the katsu was perfectly crispy, and so filling! We had to ask for a to go box. And their side of kimchi is also great! Service is fairly quick, and very friendly! I would definitely recommend coming hungry and with a group of people, the location isn't too big, so it will definitely fill up quickly!  * Beef belly ramen * Curry pork katsu read more

Dawa Kitchen - curry pork tonkatsu & beef belly ramen - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

I was drawn to Dawa for the Katsu portion sizes I saw online. For that alone, I really enjoyed the food. It did not disappoint. The restaurant itself is humble and understated, but don't let that fool you. The katsu portions are huge and I personally liked the flavors. We came on a late Saturday afternoon. Dinner rush had not yet started so the service was prompt and friendly. The restaurant is in a strip mall, so the decor was casual and relaxed. I enjoyed everything and would come again. My wife is Korean and she was less impressed by the food, but she has higher expectation. Come, enjoy the food, bring friends, and enjoy the friendly service. I had nothing to complain about. I look forward to coming again with the boys. read more

Dawa Kitchen is a total must-try if you're in Garden Grove or Los Alamitos! Their giant pork katsu is HUMONGOUS! seriously, it's bigger than our heads. The curry was also very rich and piping hot. The braised beef on the hot stone had short rib, shank, and brisket and were all incredibly tender, served with veggies, tteokboki, and their rich umami sauce. The garlic su yuk is cooked10-hour sous vide pork belly that literally melts in your mouth. Every dish hits the perfect balance of comfort food and authentic flavor. The staff was friendly, the portions are generous, and the vibe makes it great for a casual meal with friends or family. Definitely coming back! read more

I had been waiting to try this place after hearing about their giant katsu. The restaurant is clean and cozy--though a bit small--and gets busy quickly during dinner hours. Parking is a bit tight. I ordered the pork katsu curry, beef belly hot stone rice, and Dawa chicken. Pork Katsu Curry: 3/5 Nothing too special aside from the katsu being really big. I felt there wasn't enough curry, so I had to order an extra side. Without enough sauce, the katsu and rice felt too dry. Beef Belly Hot Stone Rice: 5/5 This dish was served in a hot stone bowl and included corn, bean sprouts, beef belly, fried onions, and scallions. It's similar to Pepper Lunch. The dish was savory, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. I would definitely order this again. Dawa Chicken: 4/5 I love Korean-style chicken, and this did not disappoint. The chicken had a thin, crispy crust and was nicely sauced. The flavor was great! read more

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Korean restaurant with low wait times during lunch and also huge portions meant for sharing! Service was quick and nice, food was brought out fast after ordering. It was relatively empty when we came in at 5 but the place started to fill up as we ate. Beef Belly (4.5/5): Was brought out in a huge hot sizzling stone bowl, the flavors were absolutely delicious. Savory, garlicky, fragrant, and the rice had a nice crisp from the hot stone. Beef had a nice texture and it tasted like an upgraded version of Pepper Lunch. We didn't even need to add any sauces or additional seasoning, that's how good it was. Definitely get this plate! Only complaint was that toward the end of the bowl, there was a lot of grease and oil to where the remains of the rice was swimming in it. Mandu (5/5): Delicious, well seasoned, perfect crisp, and the sweet gochujang tasting sauce paired with it was quite yummy. We also enjoyed the cabbage and sauce they had on it side to go along with it. Korean Army Stew (3/5): Not pictured here but it came with a lot of different luncheon meats and sausages. Also had american cheese on top. Soup was pretty sour but also lacking in flavor, I wanted more out of the broth and didn't eat much of the noodles. I would definitely come back here with friends to try their other dishes. Definitely share as their portions are huge! read more

Dawa Kitchen - Mandu - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

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I saw this restaurant on IG so I wasn't sure if it would be overhyped but both my friend and I said it exceeded our expectations, and it's been a long time since that has happened! It's a small yet clean and modern place in a strip mall with tight parking. Luckily we were seated right away but there was a wait when we left. They utilize Yelp wait list. Portions are huge and the price is very fair for the portion size. There was a lot that we wanted to try but after seeing food come out to the tables around us we decided to split two dishes between the two of us and even then we took home some leftovers. The Pork Katsu is a must. It's so crispy and the katsu sauce has great flavor. We also loved the beef belly. It's salty and oily in all the best ways. It didn't suggest it as an add-on but next time I wonder if we could order it topped with cheese which they melt right at your table. We'll be back! read more

Dawa Kitchen - Pork Katsu and Beef Belly - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

I got the curry katsu chicken and mac and corn cheese and was impressed! For 2 girlies, we def could not finish the katsu by ourselves haha. I liked how it's served on a stone pot and my fav part is when the rice gets brown and crispy the longer it sits untouched. Loved that you also get banchans. Service was okay. Fun place to take your friends and family. read more

Dawa Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

The portion of the food is big and they're really good. The service is fast and environment is clean. read more

Dawa Kitchen - Chicken curry katsu - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

Just simply excellent and the prices are reasonable. The wait is long but totally worth it. We wait for 45-50mins on Sunday evening and once we got in, the service is speedy, efficient and nice. The foods came out fast and so tasty and just yummy. The portion is big therefore we got packed for next day lunch. Will try to come back weekday and see how fast we can get in. read more

Dawa Kitchen - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

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Came here for the giant katsu but did not order the katsu HAHA! Stopped by on a Saturday night and the wait was an hour! They have a waitlist but you can only check in when you are physically at restaurant. The plus side is that they have an outlet nearby so you can go there to shop while waiting! The waitlist does close around 8pm so I would aim to get there on the early side! We ordered the Army ramen, garlic su yuk, and Korean pancake with bulgogi. Service for the latter two is on the slower side so I would def order some "starters" first. I would say all the food came out lukewarm. The army ramen was good but not as spicy as I would have liked and it was mid temp. The ingredients inside like the sausage also had lost its flavor. The garlic su yuk was very plain - we started with dipping it in the sauces but it didn't seem like there was enough for all the pork belly do we ended up dumping it in which brought out a little more flavor, but on the lighter side. The best dish was probably the pancake which was average at best. It was very crispy but the sauce was so salty and the bulgogi was just sitting on top of it like an ice cream and I was kind of confused haha! Overall, ok food, with the best actually being the side dishes, and great service! Very nice people working there and the playlist is top notch! Food is very average though - maybe I need to try the katsu. read more

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Came here with some friends and we got seated immediately! This place has the largest katsu that i've ever seen! Their portion sizes were great and everything had a great flavor! Nice spot to eat with friends or family! * curry katsu 5/5: katsu was huge and paired great with the curry! * braised beef 5/5: very tender beef and loved the other vegetables included. only note was that there was just one piece of rice cake in the entire dish... * garlic su yuk 4.5/5: i really liked the spicy pepper sauce to put on top of the meat! read more

Dawa Kitchen - curry katsu - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

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Had the curry chicken Katy's this time around. The chicken was nice and crispy a bit salty but not too much. The curry was very aromatic but the flavor did not equate; however, it was still yummy. I'd say like 8/10 would still have it again. The banchan is also yummy I love the kimchi. Service is also great :) read more

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1. The katsu had a nice crispy batter, and the pork belly dish tasted delicious! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes! 3. There are only indoor seatings available, and they would fit up to 6 people in a booth! 4. The staff were friendly and attentive! 5. Parking lot is small, but there are additional parking in the back! Note: There are two restrooms available separated by genders! Photo: Side Dishes, Pork Katsu, Garlic Su Yuk read more

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Delish and crazy portion sizes - I need to come back with a bigger group! This spot is a gem! Super nice staff as well read more

Curry pork katsu - katsu was super thin and a bit overfried/dry with light and crunchy texture. savory curry is comforting and really elevates the pork. Beef belly - very similar to a beef brisket pepper lunch. generous meat portions too, super buttery and a bit greasy but SO GOOD! I thought it was a bit too salty so I added the rice from the curry dish to this to balance it out. Came for Korean food but everything was American XXL ! Each dish can be shared between 2-4 people, service was quick and soo friendly. Overall, I had a pleasant time here and would definitely come back. read more

Dawa Kitchen - Curry pork katsu, beef belly - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

This place gets packed at opening so be there a few minutes before it opens if you're going for lunch! Portion sizes are huge! Definitely shareable. The staff is attentive and it's a great place for family or just a casual date. Would come back! read more

Dawa Kitchen - CURRY CHICKEN KATSU 카레치킨까스 - Korean Near Me - Garden grove, California

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Pretty good! The spicy galbijjim (i forget what its actually called in the menu) was the best to me. This dish was the standout to me. Make sure to get the spicy one! Pork suyuk was good too but wasn't sure what to do with the condiments that came with it so something felt slightly missing. The curry katsu is pretty decent, mainly cause of portion. Would probably come back at least once more! read more

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