This new spot came out swinging--and it's already making a serious impression. Their assorted boiled pork is one of the best I've had in Orange County: tender, juicy, and packed with clean, savory pork flavor, with just enough fat to keep every bite silky without feeling heavy. A little saeu-jeot (새우젓) adds that briny, funky punch that sharpens the meat's sweetness, and a bottle of soju gives the whole meal a crisp, clean finish that makes it even more satisfying. Don't skip the fresh kimchi--it's noticeably better than the standard kimchi served at the start, with a brighter crunch and a fragrant kick that pairs beautifully with the pork. If you're ordering more soju, definitely ask for extra soup too. The service was warm and attentive throughout, and this is the kind of place that turns a good meal into a memorable one. Bottom line: outstanding pork, thoughtful sides, and genuinely warm service make this an easy must-return spot. read more

Dondam - Assorted boiled pork - Korean Near Me - Stanton, California

I've been trying to find a place that tastes and has the ambiance like authentic Korean bbq from Korea and I honestly might have found it here. We purchased the combo meal for 4 and it was really good. The meat quality for both the beef and pork was really fresh and delicious. The side dishes were also very good quality and tastes authentic. The service was also outstanding as they cooked all the meats for us and was so quick to help us with any questions or requests (despite how busy they were!) The combo meal came with steamed egg, chive pancake, kimchi soup, and ramen and they were all really good. I would come back here just for those 4 alone! Overall I thought the price and quality and amount of food was good for the price. read more

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First time here and it didn't disappoint. Customer service was quick and friendly. We did the cold noodle combo with short ribs, a spicy beef soup, and pork jowl. Food was delicious! read more

This place was amazing from service, ambience to food quality. The combo B was fire , and it was a lot of food. The special thing that others may not realize is that they serve "minari" (water celery) with pork belly, which we only had in restaurants in South Korea. We haven't seen "minari" anywhere around the US until we came to this place. Definitely this place is worth your money. We enjoyed everything here: the meat, banchan and the sauces. I would recommend for the restaurant to not overcook the steamed egg and that's about it. We would like to gate keep this place too, but at the same time, we wanted them to have more customers. read more

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We went to try a new to us spot for Korean food. The "pancake" appetizer was soft and cold. A wee bit disappointing. The galbitang with vegetables had no flavor and the meat was tough. The combo of cold noodles with pork was mid. Nothing notable about the flavor or taste. The mixed spicy noodle was a fail. My son took a few bites and ended up taking it to go (into the trash). The best thing about this restaurant is the side dishes. They were well made. read more

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Nice decor. Place was clean. Restrooms clean. Had the B combo. Service was amazing. Some meats were pan seared and others were grilled. Nice touch given the variety of meats. Pancake was a bit soft. I got used to expecting crunchy pancakes. Kimchi was great. Not too spicy and filling flavor. Ended with cold noodles and it was much bigger than expected. It was a lot of food. read more

Dondam - B combo for 4 - Korean Near Me - Stanton, California

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Looking for the perfect hearty meal that not only is good for the soul, but also for health? The flavors and comfort of these dishes will definitely hit the spot, especially when looking for a tasty Korean meal. I had to go with the classic Dwaeji Gukbap, Korean Pork Soup + blood sausage, and it was perfect! You can add in the side of chives and season it to your liking with salt, pepper, and together it becomes the perfect heartwarming meal. With the tender and thin slices of pork, each bite is one worth savoring. The banchans are also refreshing and tasty! Especially the kimchi as they actually use oysters, which really gives it a subtle sweetness. We also got the Jeju Style Pork Noodle, which had a generous portion of pork slices. The broth was a bit creamier in comparison to the Pork Soup, but similarity, you would add the seasoning to the level of your preference. We also got to sample the chive pancake, which I think had little bits of seafood in it! This was savory and crispy, especially when paired with the dipping sauce. Compared to the restaurants that used to occupy this space (Jinsol Gukbap), the menu has more variety with more combos on barbecued meat options as well as large soup specials where you can share with another person. The dining area is pretty spacious and the service was super friendly. Will definitely be back to try more items on the menu! read more

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Decided to stop by for lunch during my break. This place took over another korean place that was here, and the sign is in Korean, so you won't see "Dondam". The place was empty during lunch, but service was quick. Food came out pretty quick after I ordered and tasted good! read more

Dondam - Korean Near Me - Stanton, California

Was already in the plaza so we saw this place and decided to check it out. No one was inside so it was a little quiet but as we sat down, another group came in. We got the beef rib soup, so hearty and flavorful. We also go the cold noodle set w/galbi and wow, the galbi is so good. I've never tried the cold noodles before so it was a bit of an adjustment for me (I have sensitive teeth) but it was really good. The noodles were perfectly chewy and bouncy. The guy working was very attentive and nice! He explained everything on the menu to us. We don't eat pork but I know this place is also known for it! Would definitely be back if we are in the area! read more

Authentic food! It was so delicious! Th flavors are bold and it s good amount of food for 2 people. $50 and we got so much! Pork combo set comes with ramen, scalion pancake, steamed eggs. All the sides! The restaurant just opened so it was empty! I hope more people come! It was very good! read more

Dondam - Korean Near Me - Stanton, California

Came on a weeknight and there was no wait. Service was good and food came out quickly! Ordered the Korean chives pancakes which were super delicious - on the thinner side and crispy around the edges. Also got the spicy cold noodles - it was HEAVY on the horseradish moreso than other naengmyeon dishes I've tried. The flavor was pretty much mostly just horseradish flavor and my nose was burning - still yummy though! read more

Dondam - Korean Near Me - Stanton, California

The owner of this little eatery takes great pride in workmanship and meetings customers needs. Excellent communication and description as to why you use rice noodles versus the other types of noodles. I have graciously updated my one star to a five star review. Have a great day. read more

First time and we will definitely be back! Our server was the best and there was so much food leftover. We got the dondam classic combo for 2 people plus a naengmyeon and we were so full. It came out to $100 even and honestly felt like a steal for the quality and quantity. Really hope this restaurant does well!! read more

For two people, we ordered combo B. Cold rice noodles and kimchi jjim. The combination of excellent broth, kimchi jim, and cold rice noodles, together with the quality of the meats, were the best I have ever had. I also received five-star service. Excellent restaurant. read more

5 Stars across the board! All 6 of my S Korean family members loved all of the dishes! The beef was so fresh and tender. The service was friendly and quick. read more

We ordered combo b for 2 person. Kimchi jjim, and cold rice noodle. Quality of Meats on the combo very good Broth came with kimchi jjim and cold rice noodle were absolutely the best I have had. Got 5 star service too. Very good restaurant. read more

Food was really good, got the 2 person combo definitely a lot of food. Appetizers were really good like the tofu and noodle. Choul cooked my meats he was really good at cooking it and telling us what to put on it. read more

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Ordered the B Combo for 4 servings. Came with a small chive pancake, steamed egg, small cold noodles, and ramen. Side dishes were just two types of red kimchi and one water kimchi. I feel like they could've put more effort into providing more side dishes. The rice was very undercooked. Felt the rice granules breaking apart while chewing. Asked the waiter for a different rice and he said that is all they had. The steamed egg was extremely salty. Couldn't even finish it. Our meat was cooked by the waiter but the pork felt undercooked even though he said it was cooked. Threw it back on the grill since we didn't want to become sick from eating undercooked pork. Overall, the service was eh, the food was eh, and the ambiance was eh. I would definitely say that I won't be back even though it was my first time here with my family. read more

Restaurant was clean, portions HUGE! Lots of side dishes and tasty noodles. The service was amazing, and I totally recommend this place to pork lovers! read more

Delicious! Great service, super nice staff! Was in Anaheim for 3 days. Ate there twice because it was so good and there wasn't much wait. Will definitely go back and recommend to friends and family! read more

Best gookbap ever! Very kind staff, professional service, and amazing quality food. Definitely coming back to Dondam

The food was really good, the meat is very fresh. Service is excellent, we found our favorite spot

I came to Dondam for dinner yesterday and ordered the kimchi jjim. The food was clean, comforting, and full of flavor. The staff were so friendly, the service was excellent, and I kept thinking about the food afterward, so I came back again today and tried the su-yuk hot pot. I really enjoyed it and loved the quality of the food. I highly recommend this place -- I'll definitely be coming back again! read more