Foods are fresh and delicious and staffs are friendly…read moreSpecially I like the Korean pancakes

Every time I come here there's always a line out the door so you know it's good. I visit pretty…read moreoften for their mul naengmyeon and I love that it comes with a smaller portion of bibim naengmyeon on the side. The mul naengmyeon is easily my favorite. The broth is icy, slushy, and packed with flavor, while the noodles have the perfect chewy and bouncy texture. My only complaint is that I wish it came with a little more meat. I've tried cold noodles at a lot of places but this is still my favorite spot for naengmyeon. The side dishes are always delicious too, especially the mung bean pancakes. The service is quick, straightforward, and efficient, even when the restaurant is busy. The ambiance is a bit dated but that's easy to overlook when the food is this good.

Came here around 5:45 PM and it was busy but no line -- always a good sign. The interior is super…read morebright and welcoming, and most of the staff are ajummas, which honestly gives it that comforting, homey Korean diner vibe. You can tell this place has a strong base of regulars too, I saw a mix of friend groups and families casually walking in like it's their go-to spot. We ordered the cold noodles combo with jokbal (pork hock) for $30.95. Portion wise, it's SOLID for two people. The cold noodles were refreshing and really hit the spot, especially if you like that clean, slightly tangy flavor. The jokbal was very decent. Not bad, but if you've had it in Korea, you'll notice it doesn't quite hit the same level still totally "usable," just not standout. Value, this is where they win. We got full off just one combo, which is rare these days. Plus, all the usual Korean side dishes are complimentary, and they also served a warm bone broth at no extra cost. I've honestly never had that offered like this before, and it made the whole meal feel extra comforting and homey. Small detail, but I also appreciated that the table was already fully set up with bowls, utensils, and water which makes everything efficient. Overall, really solid experience. It actually gave me a bit of that Seoul nostalgia, which is hard to replicate. Definitely coming back to try more dishes.

Right when you walk in there's a lady server who rudely points at you to sit at a table. When you…read moresit down you can smell the lazily cleaned tables and the cups all smell like bleach. (Pretty sure it's just the owner) who was very friendly, but the other staff had a huge attitude, the girl who dropped off our side dishes dug her hands into the dishes to grab two at a time which was super unsanitary. She threw the last side dish on our table while she was walking away too. I wanted to be optimistic about the food even though the staff gave a terrible first impression. We ordered two soups. They were both super bland. My partner and I kept debating whether or not to ask for more salt because of the lack of seasoning in both of our meals. Even the side dishes were lacking flavor and looked like they were sitting out for a long time. The only good thing I have to say about this place is the kind lady (probably owner) of the restaurant. Everything else was a huge let down. I wanted to like the food here because there's a lot of good Korean restaurants in Irvine, and this could've been one of them but sadly it's not worth coming back.

The selection is awesome here. I had the King menu this time and the rib finger is so delicious…read more I've had 9 servings of meat from beef to pork all savory or un-marinated. The service is awesome. They are very quick to ask if you want anything or need a grill change. They work like a team here so anyone who stops by can help you. The vibe is young professionals but in a casual and easy drinking crowd. The noise level is medium but everyone sounds happy here. This is my fourth visit to this location. I have eaten here twice solo and twice with two or three friends. We can usually get a table within 20 minutes even when it's full. I highly recommend and will be back.

TLDR: impossible to beat balance of price, service, and quality…read more Favorite meats: beef belly (spicy is really good too!), rib finger, beef tongue, wang cho steak Food: 4.7 Ambience: 5 (no extreme loud music!, great venting, spacious booths) Service: 5 Price: 5 (for the King tier) Favorite menu: King Kimchi: AMAZING Bonchon includes: fish cake, salad, kimchi, pickle, potato starch noodles My man loves the tofu soup but it has pork so I cannot eat it. Never any issues with gluten free for the unmarinated meats and for the spicy beef belly. I also have not had any reaction to the la galbi beef but can't officially recommend that to my fellow celiacs as i'm not sure what's in it. Take it with a grain of salt that I had no reaction, you could be different and stick to unmarinated. I've been to Korean bbq ALL OVER SoCal and especially in Orange county (so much so it's a struggle to find a new place on the rare occasion I want to) I literally just come here whenever I want kbbq and have been coming here for YEARS. So many places lack my favorite meats (especially beef tongue) and I feel like I. Have to compromise something to go anywhere else. Not at wang cho! King menu for two people with drinks before tip is $96 it's just stellar balanced price. Tips for a great service: ask for with everything to want at the beginning work your first order (sesame oil has to be requested, rice paper and radish paper available on request, straw for your drink on request) and don't forget to order your rice at the beginning and look at the extras like steamed egg and tofu soup) Each time they come around when you finish the meat order any ups you need on the bonchon. Don't be afraid to ask them to turn down your stove if it's too hot. I honestly cannot recommend this place enough. I'm a patron for life. Shoutout to the manager Andrew for running a tight ship you rock!! I always forget to take pics but will do so and update this review.

1. The chicken was meaty! The stir fried noodles have a nice smoky flavor!…read more2. 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

My boyfriend and I were craving Korean Corndogs and discovered the Bristol Food Court! After making…read moreour 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!

Dude this katsu is like the size of my head it's fire you…read morecould eat this with like three people the food is so fire nice atmosphere too

This is the spot. ‍…read more First time having Korean food. And oh man it was so delicious, FRESH, and sooooo flavorful! My husband order the Pork Belly stone plate, pork was so fresh and tender and just the right amount of fat. I ordered the Spicy Tofu Soup with beef, broth was delicious and soup was hot, so good!!! Every order comes with traditional sides, which were all so tasty. Staff were very friendly and just the right amount of attentiveness. Inside is clean and painted images of Korea. We will definitely be coming back here again!!!!! Can't wait to try more things! Pictures next time!

We were seated right away and greeted with warm welcomes from all the staff. Dylan is very nice and…read moreprovided great service. ordered the hot stone beef short rib and beef soup :)

Took my mother for mother's day lunch at Jin Cook. Order the Galbi Tang and the braised Beef. They…read morecame with 3 bowls of rice and side dishes. The Galbi Tang came but it had no flavor. Compare to Sun Nong Dan the JinCook soup seem like it was flavorless and wish they had more ribs in it for 23$. The braised Beef though was worth it and very fulfilling. Although bit sweeter than anticipated. That's definitely be a dish if you go with 2 people it's good portion. Never order the Galbi Tang. Other than that. Service was very good. Servicer comes and ask you how your food was. Refills on the ban chan.Also have a rice cake for mother's day.

Well well well... WHAT A BLAST! A poem by Daniel:…read more Came here on a good ol Thursday evening for some kbbq and such. Never heard of this place before so I didn't expect much. Came in thinking it would be just average tasting cheap meat. But I soon realized, this flavor just can't be beat! The self serve section with the meat and sides amazed me! I'll definitely be coming back here next time I'm in cali!

The quality of the meat was impressive, especially the marinated short ribs and steak…read more The self-serve bar was well stocked, making it easy to enjoy as much as you wanted. The staff were friendly, and the grill was changed frequently, which made the meal more enjoyable. If you're looking for a great value AYCE Korean BBQ spot, this place is definitely worth a visit.

Came here for a birthday and it was the perfect spot to celebrate. The AYCE Korean BBQ was so good…read more We tried a little bit of everything and every cut of meat was fresh, flavorful, and cooked up great on the grill. The whole experience was just fun. Sitting around the table grilling, eating, and hanging out made it feel way more special than a regular dinner. Service was fast and attentive too. They kept the food coming and made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. Great food, great vibes, and a perfect place for a birthday.

If I could give negative stars I would. Everything was pretty terrible…read more We had a really large party for a birthday and we had a long wait though we had scheduled a reservation ahead. When you go in, we had a basically private room for the party, which is pretty cool! But when you go in, it's freezing cold. It's like the AC was blasting so hard I was in a freezer. My toes literally felt frozen. It was so uncomfortable.!!! Then the amount of people walking around inside to help was decent, but the time in between getting meat was a little longer than I expected. But the meats were terrible. There was like no quality no taste and some more like Chewy or like even really tough. The kicker was that though there were four separate tables, they charged us all the same price. I understand that if everyone at your table needs to get the same menu. But they really should've told us that it's the whole room and not just by table and if it was the whole room, then they should've also let us know that one table got the premium so we might as well get premium at we're getting charged for it anyways. So not only was the food bad, the service was ok best. But not informing customers was just a kicker. I wouldn't wanna come back. I'm not sure. I'd even try another Gen's again. Their quality has gone significantly downhill. I feel like they're just running on their reputation that was there before. Don't think I'd recommend this place.

Always love coming to Baekjeong for the brisket and ribeye! Definitely recommend the sides as well…read more(steamed egg, kimchi pancake etc.). The location in San Jose is also nice, but the Irvine location is definitely noticeably better in terms of meat quality and service. Thank you to Ryan for making the experience a great meal with family!!

Checked in using Resy. We were seated quickly. Our server Ryan was very helpful. Love it here. Food…read moreis great.

Yupdduck is a must try if you enjoy spicy food! It is very popular amongst UCI students as it is…read morenear campus. I have tried many of their dishes and I always come back for more! I especially like their extra mild Yup O (more fishcake than rice cake) with chinese noodle and veggie fries! The noodles have a nice bouncy texture and absorbs the sauce well. The veggie fries pair well with the spice and have a nice crunch and fried batter flavor. I also crave the Chicken Stew, but can only eat a little at a time due to how spicy it is... Their lowest spice for this dish is mild, however it is extremely spicy! It comes with a lot of boned-in chicken pieces that are tender and rich in flavor. They also have many options that aid in cutting the spice. My personal go-to is the Tuna Mayo Rice, which comes with radish and seaweed. The combo of the bowl is so good, and it comes in a pretty large portion so it could be a meal within itself. The service at Yupdduck is really good. The servers checked up on my table intermittently for water and radish refills. In the end, they gave out Yakult for a little treat! I highly recommend trying Yupdduck and testing your spice tolerance!!

I really crave Yupdduk every once in a while, so glad one came to Irvine. Location is really good…read moretoo since you can eat outside on the patio. The food is generally pretty good. Beware of how spicy it is....seriously. I have a high tolerance and was sweating/choking on the medium level. Skip if you're in a rush. Wait times are usually pretty long.